Data Science, B.A., B.S.
What Can You Do With This Major?
We gathered data from our past graduates and found that most URI alumni who majored in Data Science, B.A., B.S. go on to work in these industries among others.
Healthcare
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Lab Data Quality | $ 40,000 - $ 49,000 |
| Application Technical Support Specialist | $ 30,000 - $ 39,000 |
| Associate Scientist/Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Associate Data Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
| Application Developer Analyst | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Manager/ Data Science Lead | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Senior Data Scientist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Security Risk Manager | $ 130,000 - $ 139,000 |
| Information Technology Security Architect | $ 110,000 - $ 119,000 |
| Quality Engineer | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
Technology
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Backend Software Engineer | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Program Manager | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Data Scientist | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Data Analyst | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Software Engineering Associate | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analyst | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Cyber Security Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Director of Cybersecurity and Operations | $ 150,000 + |
| Lead Information Technologist | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| IT Applications System Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
Finance
Entry Level - new to the industry
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Database Administrator | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
| Associate Actuary | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Systems Application Analyst | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Wealth Associate | $ 50,000 - $ 59,000 |
| Process Engineer Consultant | $ 60,000 - $ 69,000 |
Experienced - typically 10 years or more in the profession
| Job Title | Salary Range |
|---|---|
| Senior Application Support Engineer | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Principal Business Analyst | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Agile Project Consultant/Analyst | $ 80,000 - $ 89,000 |
| Director of Digital Solutions | $ 90,000 - $ 99,000 |
| Associate Data Engineer | $ 70,000 - $ 79,000 |
Where Can You Find URI Graduates?
Many alumni who majored in Data Science, B.A., B.S. go on to pursue advanced degrees or careers across the globe.
Top Graduate Schools Enrolling Our Students
Georgia Institute of Technology | University of Virgina | Syracuse University | Worcester Polytechnic Institute | University of Rhode Island | Bryant University | Merrimack College | Montclair State University | Northeastern University | University of Virginia
Top Employers Hiring Our Grads
Fidelity Investments | General Dynamics Electric Boat | Booz Allen Hamilton | Pfizer | Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries - Republic of Indonesia | Northrop Grumman Corporation | Siemens Healthineers | Bain Capital | CVS Health | NOAA Fisheries | Washington Trust Wealth Management | Deloitte | KPM Analytics | Hasbro,Inc. | PrincewaterhouseCoopers | Infosys | Matium | Rhode Island Department of Health | Virgin Pulse | Caterpillar, Inc.
What Do Employers Look for in a Candidate?
Across all majors, employers want to hire recent graduates who have the core skills that lead to a successful career. Ask your academic advisor which courses introduce or build upon these 8 Career Readiness competencies. After that, your Career Education Specialist (CES) can help you demonstrate these acquired skills and experiences in your resume.
Career Readiness for All Majors:
- Critical thinking
- Oral and written communication
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Digital technology
- Professionalism
- Career and self development
- Equity and inclusion
Data Science, B.A., B.S. Skills:
These skills are recommended and ranked by URI alumni with this major.
- Data Analysis
- Python
- Research
- C++
- Git
Contact
Roosevelt Hall
90 Lower College Rd
Kingston, RI 02881
401.874.2993 (ph) / 401.874.5085 (f)
