10 top data science and analytics education programs of 2018 | Big Data - TechRepublic

These universities and institutes offer the best programs for professionals interested in a career in big data and analytics, reports Alison DeNisco Rayome, Senior Editor for TechRepublic.
 

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There's never been a better time to begin a career in data science: By 2020 the number of annual job openings for all data-savvy professionals in the US will increase to 2.7 million, IBM predicted. And those with data science skills can command an average salary of $139,840 in the US, according to Glassdoor. The massive growth in data has changed the way enterprises operate, and data science has become crucial for making smart business decisions.

But how do you gain this coveted skillset? Analytics Insight Magazine has named the 10 best analytics and data science institutes of 2018, naming the top programs with experienced global faculties that offer real-world experience to their students, according to a press release.

"The featured institutions offer a comprehensive curriculum in Big Data and Data Science, delivered by top-class faculties along with extraordinary industry exposure," Ashish Sukhadeve, founder and editor-in-chief of Analytics Insight, said in the release. "We congratulate all the ten institutes for providing world-class analytical education and building impactful data professionals." 

Here are 10 analytics and data science institutes that are at the forefront of education in the field. 
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