Career Outcomes
Graduates of the University of Chicago’s Master’s in Applied Data Science program are achieving remarkable success across various industries. With their advanced skills in data science, machine learning, and data storytelling, they are making impactful contributions in top organizations like JPMorganChase, Google, and Amazon.
It is an exciting time to pursue a career in data science! According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for data scientists is projected to grow by 36% from 2023 to 2033—far exceeding the average growth rate for all occupations. This surge is driven by the increasing reliance on data science across industries such as technology, finance, healthcare, and business.
The career outcomes for our MS in Applied Data Science graduates are exceptional. Explore the diverse career paths our alumni have pursued, from top employers to leading industries actively seeking our graduates.
Student Internships
2026 Student Internship Companies:
Top data science employers include:
- Analysis Group
- Ankura Consulting
- Avant
- Boston Consulting Group
- Boyd Group
- ByteDance
- Camping World
- Caterpillar
- CCC Intelligent Solutions
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Citadel
- Coca-Cola
- Creative Artists Agency
- E Fund Management
- Haitong International
- HERE Technologies
- Hyatt
- Jane Street Capital
- KFC
- Korn Ferry
- KYC2020
- LANL
- McDonald’s
- McKinsey
- Meta
- MS Capital
- NEF
- Nomura
- Pacvue
- Partum Health
- Penske
- Pepsi
- Pratt Industries
- Quicken
- SemiAnalysis
- Shein
- Super Amplify
- Tencent Holdings Ltd
- TradingBase.AI
- Vision Fund International
- Wafra
Career Outcomes
MS-ADS program graduates work at the following places:
*All outcomes are based on 2024-2025 First Destination survey data.