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1. Do data scientists need advanced degrees in 2026?
Not always, the most important are the practical skills and project experience.
2. Are consulting firms suitable for data scientists?
Indeed, they do. Additionally, the variety of projects and strong access to business are other benefits.
3. Which skills are most valuable for data scientists now?
Mastery in ML, Python, SQL, plus the ability to think critically and find solutions.
4. Is Big Tech better than analytics firms?
It is a matter of one’s preference for scale or specialization.
5. Will data science roles continue to grow?
Absolutely, demand remains high across all industries.
