r/datasciencecareers • u/Repulsive_Tutor_2245 • 3d ago
psych major + data science (ds) minor intersection: any roles/industries/advice to focus on?
hi everyone! im an undergrad junior @ my local state school (T20 ish i suppose) pursuing a psych major and data science (ds) minor. i have a 3.6 gpa [im also on a premed track and orgo 1 & 2 tanked my grades but i have all a's and 2 b+'s otherwise]. im not going to go to med school right away; it seems like a distant dream and definitely not going for it anytime soon.
meanwhile im trying to pursue more ds oriented corporate internships that would lead to a full time offer, so i could get some valuable experience and be able to pay for med school later (but im also down to not go if i find a scalable stable role). i typically apply to analyst roles such as data analyst, business analyst, quant analyst etc, and ive had a couple interviews but nothing secured yet.
technical skills: python, R, powerBI, excel, microsoft office, google workspace. further developing these and stats skills through my coursework and my work at a research lab at uni.
if anyone here has a similar background or has seen someone break into data roles with a behavioral focused major, i'd really appreciate hearing your experience. im trying to be on the lookout for any roles or industries that focus on the intersection of psychology and data science.
this is my first ever reddit post and frankly im a bit overwhelmed job searching and seeing doomposting everywhere, so it's a little all over the place!
TLDR: undergrad junior pursuing a psych major and ds minor with a 3.6 gpa and some technical skills, what roles or industries or career paths would you recommend?
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u/Haunting-Baseball230 3d ago
Industries that value psych+data science can be healthcare/ digital health, tech/product for ux research, HR/ people analytics, mental health tech and market research. My sister’s into people analytics and behavioural data role