Data Science Masters Career Management Center
At the Data Science Institute, we’re committed to preparing the students in our MS Data Science program for success in their chosen careers. Our partnership with the Owen Graduate School Career Management Center offers Data Science students personalized assistance from the moment they are admitted into the program, through graduation and their post-DSI careers.
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100%
Employed Within 90 Days of Graduation
Class of 2022
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$112k
Average Data Scientist Salary
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$87k
Average Data Analyst Salary
Career Coaching
Our dedicated career coach, Brook Meissner, works directly with our Data Science MS program students to help them navigate their post-college career. In addition to Brook, Waqas Haider specializes in assisting students with the initial refinement of their resumes and cover letters.
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Services Provided By CMC
Employer Relations
Heather Yockey manages and develops Employer Relations & Recruiting for our Master of Data Science program. Heather works to build strong relationships with employers, understanding their needs, and identifying opportunities to connect them with our talented students. She ensures students have access to a diverse range of employment opportunities and are well-equipped to succeed in their chosen careers.
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Employer Relations Resources
Alumni Success Stories
Teddy Weaver
Vanderbilt DSI MS Data Science 2021
Data Scientist and Engineering, Thyme Care
Lori Chiu
Vanderbilt DSI MS Data Science 2021
Member Experience Senior Analyst, Tinder
Meena Muthusubramanian
Vanderbilt DSI MS Data Science 2022
Data Scientist, Intel Corporation
Networking
Searching for and landing a job can be a stressful and time consuming task. And unfortunately, your resume can sometimes be one of thousands in the HR algorithms. A better way to utilize your time might be investing in networking. Here are some places to get started with networking to accelerate your career.
Data Science Institute Workshops
Looking to hone your skills? Join our in-house data science team as they lead you through hands-on workshops during the semester.
Student Resources
Here are few curated links that might help you as a Vanderbilt Data Science Student. If you have additional questions that are not addressed here, please let us know!