Chemical Engineer vs Data Scientist

Side-by-side career comparison in oil & gas

Chemical Engineer Data Scientist
Average Salary Not listed $98,841 - $136,331
BLS Median $105,550 (BLS median) $108,020 (BLS median)
Open Positions 3 8
Education B.S. in Chemical Engineering M.S. in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or related field
Key Certifications
PE License FE/EIT
AWS/Azure ML Certification (recommended)
Top Skills
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Experience Levels Entry Level: 3 Entry Level: 8
Career Path Entry Level → Mid Level → Senior → Lead/Principal View full career path → Entry Level → Mid Level → Senior → Lead/Principal View full career path →

Which Is Right for You?

Choose Chemical Engineer if you...

  • Have a background in Chemical Engineering
  • Are interested in core engineering and related technologies
  • Want to work at companies like Nalco Water, An Ecolab Company
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Choose Data Scientist if you...

  • Have a background in Data Science or Computer Science
  • Are interested in python and related technologies
  • Want to work at companies like Boardwalk Pipelines
Browse 8 Data Scientist jobs →

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