career Comparison
Compare key metrics between Data Scientists and Healthcare Social Workers. Data sourced from BLS OEWS 2024 + O*NET 29.0 (2024).
| Metric | Data Scientists | Healthcare Social Workers |
|---|---|---|
| soc | 15-2051 | 21-1022 |
| title | Data Scientists | Healthcare Social Workers |
| onet code | 15-2051.00 | 21-1022.00 |
| 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. | Provide individuals, families, and groups with the psychosocial support needed to cope with chronic, acute, or terminal illnesses. Services include advising family caregivers. Provide patients with information and counseling, and make referrals for other services. May also provide case and care management or interventions designed to promote health, prevent disease, and address barriers to access to healthcare. |
| job zone | 4 | 5 |
| major group | 15 | 21 |
| tot emp | 233,440 | 185,940 |
| a mean | 124,590 | 72,030 |
| a median | 112,590 | 68,090 |
| a pct10 | 63,650 | 45,030 |
| a pct25 | 82,630 | 55,360 |
| a pct75 | 155,810 | 83,410 |
| a pct90 | 194,410 | 100,870 |
| h mean | 59 | 34 |
| h median | 54 | 32 |
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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