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Right Arrow Button IconData science is booming. Here are some of the places hiring entry-level employees.

Data science is booming. Here are some of the places hiring entry-level employees

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Data science is growing—and so is interest behind its entry-level job opportunities.Getty Images

New opportunities in data science are opening every single day. 

In fact, data scientist careers, in particular, are the third fastest-growing occupation in the entire country–just behind nurse practitioners and wind turbine service technicians, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Actually, obtaining a data science job is easier said than done. Many companies desire talent who are prepared to tackle complex tasks on day one, which, in some cases, may call for years of education and work experience.

On the other hand, because data is becoming increasingly critical in making business-related decisions, filling data-related positions is essential for employers. Fortune’s career guides for data scientists and data analysts—as well as its broader coverage on how to get a job in data science—are great resources for those looking to get ahead in the data science field.

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One important step toward getting into data science is actually finding the right companies and positions—something that can be especially challenging for those who don’t even know where to start. Fortune has you covered with some of the entry-level data science opportunities out there.

Diversify your search

For those just starting out, it may be challenging to begin with a fully-fledged full-time data science position, especially without any past experience or connections.

Data science occupations can take the form of many different roles, including, but not limited to, data scientist, data analyst, data engineer, business intelligence analyst, and marketing analyst.

Within these titles, also explore internships, fellowships, and co-op opportunities because, many times, they are not restricted to current students and are available to recent graduates. Plus, these positions can still be high-paying. Most importantly, though, they get your foot in the door and may prove to be one of the best ways to climb the ladder in the industry.

Above all, start doing your research sooner rather than later. Many top tech and consulting firms, in particular, tend to hire far in advance (months and even sometimes years)—especially for their entry-level programs.  

The list below is not exhaustive, but it may put some ideas into your head of where you can start your career in data science. Exploring job posting websites like LinkedIn, Indeed, Handshake, and Dice could be very helpful (and provide you with a larger collection of potential opportunities).

Tech data science jobs

  • IBM
  • Meta
  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • Capital One
  • TikTok
  • Microsoft
  • Google

Government data science jobs

  • USAJobs 
    • Air Force
    • National Institutes of Health (NIH)
    • Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
  • Intelligence Careers
    • National Security Agency (NSA)

Consulting data science jobs

  • Deloitte
  • McKinsey
  • Booz Allen
  • Accenture

Other data science jobs

  • Schools and universities (including community colleges)
  • Healthcare
    • CVS Health

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