Why is data science so hot right now?

Why is data science so hot right now?

And what should colleges and universities know about the data science field? The rising cost of college tuition against the backdrop of a challenging job market brings new meaning to the question “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Once a question of endearment for the young and imaginative, today’s students focus on what will pay the bills; what career will provide the means to pay back loans; what is the next profession to boom. The medical and law professions used to top the list. Now, a new player is ready to take the top spot: data scientists. A few years back, data science emerged as one of the most promising up-and-coming career paths. Today, it has broken barriers. The data scientist was named Mashable’s hottest professions…


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