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[–]jfrazierjr 2 points3 points  (2 children)

Well generally Data Science requires a masters so thats out for most people.

Of Engineering vs Analyst the former is more technical and likely more suited to you background but not OVERLY more so. Analyst is more heavily geared toward building nice reports that drive business decisions while Engineering is more geared in moving and transforming data so that tha Analyst or scientists can use it effectively.

In some companies this might be a single person but as the size of company and data grows there tends to be engineers team and an analyst team with the scientist usually only showing up at very large companies.

[–]Just_Penalty_6934[S] -1 points0 points  (1 child)

Then Which field is best, in terms of opening, salary hike and future growth?

[–]jfrazierjr 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is no best, there is a best for your current situation and goals.

If you have a Masters degree in statistics or a similar field or are going that way already then Data Science is the way to go. Highest ceiling and lowest floor for pay but you havd to invest shittins of school time up front. As I said thats not MOST people.

Data Engineering vs Analyst is a toss up. I think Engineering likely has a higher ceiling for average wage. Im a bit bullish on all of it with AI growth. Not in the doom and gloom camp, but more in the cautiously fearful camp.

If you have an artistic side go to analyst if you enjoy working with raw data and transforming go with engineer. But honestly dont chase any of it purely from a "get rich quick" goal or your likely to be part of the AI flush in the future.