Data science isn't your only career option.

I wish I had a penny for every time I heard a person say they wanted to become a data scientist. From computer programming majors to mechanical engineering graduates, everyone wants to break into the data science industry. This is understandable, as the field carries with it the promise of a thick pay check and flexible working hours. However, there are many other less popular career options in the data industry that pay very well. Some of these fields are growing at an even faster rate than data science.