career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Food Scientists and Technologists. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 19-1012 |
| title | Data Scientists | Food Scientists and Technologists |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 19-1012.00 |
| description | Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports. | Use chemistry, microbiology, engineering, and other sciences to study the principles underlying the processing and deterioration of foods; analyze food content to determine levels of vitamins, fat, sugar, and protein; discover new food sources; research ways to make processed foods safe, palatable, and healthful; and apply food science knowledge to determine best ways to process, package, preserve, store, and distribute food. |
| job zone | 4 | 4 |
| major group | 15 | 19 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 14,370 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 92,190 |
| a median | 112,590 | 85,310 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 49,580 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 65,240 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 111,700 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 141,860 |
| h mean | 59 | 44 |
| h median | 54 | 41 |
The CertifyWize editorial team aggregates and verifies careers data from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0. Every statistic on this site is cross-referenced against the official source before publication, with quarterly re-verification cycles.
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