As we know, data analytics and big data are extremely important to millions of companies around the world. So, it is pretty clear that new jobs in data analytics are opening every day. If you are an analytical person, think of the career possibilities.
“The importance of big data and data analytics is going to continue growing in coming years. Professionals in this field can expect an impressive salary, with the median salary for data scientists being $116,000. Even those who are at the entry level will find high salaries, with average earnings of $92,000. As more and more companies realize the need for specialists in big data and analytics, the number of these jobs will continue to grow. Close to 80% of the data scientists say there is currently a shortage of professionals working in the field.”
“Many who are working in the field today have more than one role in their job. They may act as researchers, who mine company data for information. They may also be involved with business management. Around 40% work in this capacity. Others work in creative and development roles. Being versatile and being able to take on various roles can make a person more valuable to the team. Being willing to work in a variety of fields can help, too. While the technology field accounts for 41% of the jobs in data science currently, it is important to other areas too. This includes marketing, corporate, consulting, healthcare, financial services, government, and gaming.” [Red signifies marketing-related opportunities.]
Infographic Source: Dataconomy