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Data Science Internship demographics and statistics in the US

Data science internship demographics research summary. Zippia estimates data science internship demographics and statistics in the United States by using a database of 30 million profiles. Our data science internship estimates are verified against BLS, Census, and current job openings data for accuracy. Zippia's data science team found the following key facts about data science interns after extensive research and analysis:

  • There are over 10,710 data science interns currently employed in the United States.
  • 46.8% of all data science interns are women, while 53.2% are men.
  • The average data science internship age is 36 years old.
  • The most common ethnicity of data science interns is White (64.4%), followed by Asian (14.5%), Hispanic or Latino (11.4%) and Unknown (4.9%).
  • In 2022, women earned 94% of what men earned.
  • 10% of all data science interns are LGBT.
  • Data science interns are 40% more likely to work at private companies in comparison to public companies.
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Data Science Internship demographics by:

Data Science Internship gender statistics

46.8% of data science interns are women and 53.2% of data science interns are men.
  • Male, 53.2%
  • Female, 46.8%

Data Science Internship gender ratio

GenderPercentages
Male53.2%
Female46.8%

Data Science Internship gender pay gap

Women earn 94¢ for every $1 earned by men

male-income
Male Income
$41,622
female-income
Female Income
$39,185

Data Science Internship gender ratio over time

This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in data science internship positions over time. Currently, 46.8% of data science interns are female.
Male
Female
100%
80%
60%
40%
20%
0%
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2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021

Data Science Internship gender ratio by year

YearMaleFemale
201061.42%38.58%
201159.04%40.96%
201259.28%40.72%
201355.87%44.13%
201455.91%44.09%
201558.05%41.95%
201657.30%42.70%
201757.27%42.73%
201856.32%43.68%
201954.96%45.04%
202052.46%47.54%
202153.19%46.81%

Data Science Internship related jobs gender ratio

We compared data science interns with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, timber buyer and chief estimator have the biggest gender ratio gaps.

Job TitleMaleFemale
Wedding Coordinator9%91%
Conference Planning Manager9%91%
Human Resources Administrative Assistant9%91%
Data Science Internship53%47%
Electronic Security Specialist94%6%
Chief Estimator95%5%
Timber Buyer97%3%
Male
Female
100%
75%
50%
25%
0%
Timber Buyer
Chief Estimator
Electronic Security Specialist
Data Science Internship
Human Resources Administrative Assistant
Conference Planning Manager
Wedding Coordinator
0%
25%
50%
75%
100%

Data Science Internship demographics by race

The most common ethnicity among data science interns is White, which makes up 64.4% of all data science interns. Comparatively, 14.5% of data science interns are Asian and 11.4% of data science interns are Hispanic or Latino.
  • White, 64.4%
  • Asian, 14.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino, 11.4%
  • Unknown, 4.9%
  • Black or African American, 4.8%
  • American Indian and Alaska Native, -0.0%

Data Science Internship Race

Data Science Internship RacePercentages
White64.4%
Asian14.5%
Hispanic or Latino11.4%
Unknown4.9%
Black or African American4.8%
American Indian and Alaska Native-0.0%

Data Science Internship race and ethnicity over time

See how data science internship racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.

  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic or Latino
  • Black or African American

Data Science Internship race and ethnicity by year

YearWhiteBlack or African AmericanAsianHispanic or Latino
201073.30%4.97%12.21%7.81%
201171.60%4.97%12.64%8.77%
201271.65%5.17%11.92%9.00%
201371.41%5.39%11.37%9.02%
201471.74%4.82%12.55%8.46%
201570.70%4.40%12.84%9.17%
201668.92%5.57%13.07%10.07%
201768.90%5.42%13.13%9.68%
201868.20%5.08%13.15%10.27%
201968.54%4.98%13.36%10.32%
202066.63%4.43%13.44%11.19%
202164.36%4.78%14.46%11.37%

Data Science Internship wage gap by race

According to our data, asian data science interns have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american data science interns have the lowest average salary at $37,668.
$48,000
$46,000
$44,000
$42,000
$40,000
$38,000
$36,000
Unknown
White
Black or African American
Asian
Hispanic or Latino
EthnicitySalary
Unknown$40,324
White$42,343
Black or African American$37,668
Asian$47,315
Hispanic or Latino$41,047
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Average data science internship age

See how the average age of data science interns varies based on ethnicity and gender.
Male
Female

Data Science Internship age by race and gender

RaceMale AgeFemale Age
Unknown3429.5
White3734
Black or African American33.531
Asian3535
Hispanic or Latino3133

Data Science Internship age breakdown

The average age of data science interns is 30-40 years years old, representing 35% of the data science internship population.

40+ years

30-40 years

20-30 years


Data Science Internship age breakdown

Data Science Internship YearsPercentages
40+ years35%
30-40 years35%
20-30 years30%

Data Science Internship educational attainment

The most common degree for data science interns is bachelor's degree, with 70% of data science interns earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are master's degree degree at 20% and master's degree degree at 5%.
  • Bachelor's, 70%
  • Master's, 20%
  • Associate, 5%
  • High School Diploma, 2%
  • Other Degrees, 3%

Data Science Interns by degree level

Data Science Internship DegreePercentages
Bachelor's70%
Master's20%
Associate5%
High School Diploma2%
Other Degrees3%

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Data Science Internship wage gap by degree level

According to the data, data science interns with a Doctorate degree earn more than those without, at $54,295 annually. With a Master's degree, data science interns earn a median annual income of $53,559 compared to $44,186 for data science interns with an Bachelor's degree.
$57,000
$54,000
$51,000
$48,000
$45,000
$42,000
Master's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Doctorate Degree
EducationSalary
Master's Degree$53,559
Bachelor's Degree$44,186
Doctorate Degree$54,295
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Data Science Internship employment statistics

Most data science interns work for a private in the technology industry.

Company size where data science interns work

Below, you can see the size of companies where data science interns work.

< 50 employees

50 - 100 employees

100 - 500 employees

500 - 1,000 employees

1,000 - 10,000 employees

> 10,000

Data Science Internship jobs by employer size

Company SizePercentages
< 50 employees6%
50 - 100 employees9%
100 - 500 employees16%
500 - 1,000 employees5%
1,000 - 10,000 employees25%
> 10,000 employees40%

Data Science Internship jobs by company type

Employees with the data science internship job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most data science interns prefer to work at private companies over public companies.

Education

Public

Private

Government

Data Science Internship jobs by sector

Company TypePercentages
Education16%
Public39%
Private40%
Government6%

Data Science Internship jobs by industry

The most common industries for data science interns are technology, education and finance.

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Technology

Education

Finance

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Data Science Internship turnover and employment statistics

Data Science Internship unemployment rate over time

The unemployment rate for data science interns between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
  • Unemployment rate

Data Science Internship unemployment rate by year

YearData Science Internship Unemployment Rate
20107.74%
20115.95%
20126.43%
20134.82%
20144.69%
20153.53%
20164.06%
20173.47%
20183.02%
20193.21%
20205.42%
20215.17%

Average data science internship tenure

The average data science internship stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 6,786 data science interns resumes in Zippia's database.

Less than one year

1-2 years

3-4 years

5-7 years

8-10 years

11+ years

Data Science Internship tenure statistics

Number of yearsPercentages
Less than 1 year77%
1-2 years8%
3-4 years6%
5-7 years8%
8-10 years1%
11+ years0%

Data Science Internship LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs

Review the percent of data science interns that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
Job TitleLGBTJob Openings
Printing Estimator4.41%11,945
Logistics Planning Engineer8.65%26,509
Employment Coordinator8.93%36,231
Data Science Internship10.00%-
International Trade Specialist11.05%23,267
Corporate Compliance Officer11.64%78,585
Fundraising Officer19.25%55,872

Similar data science internship jobs LGBT demographics

ProfessionPercentages of LGBT Job Openings
Printing Estimator4.41%11,945
Logistics Planning Engineer8.65%26,509
Employment Coordinator8.93%36,231
International Trade Specialist11.05%23,267
Corporate Compliance Officer11.64%78,585
Fundraising Officer19.25%55,872

Foreign languages spoken by data science interns

The most common foreign language among data science interns is Spanish at 38.9%. The second-most popular foreign language spoken is Chinese at 12.1% and French is the third-most popular at 10.4%.
  • Spanish, 38.9%
  • Chinese, 12.1%
  • French, 10.4%
  • Mandarin, 10.4%
  • German, 4.0%
  • Other, 24.2%

Data Science Internship languages spoken

Foreign LanguagePercentages
Spanish38.9%
Chinese12.1%
French10.4%
Mandarin10.4%
German4.0%
Other24.2%

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Data Science Internship location demographics

Where do data science interns earn the most?

Data science interns earn the most in Delaware, where the average data science internship salary is $74,244. The map here shows where data science interns earn the highest salaries in the U.S. The darker areas across the 50 states highlight the highest salaries.
Average Salary

Which city has the most Data Science Interns?

By looking through more than 6,786 resumes, we found that the most popular places for data science interns are New York, NY and Washington, DC.
Number of Data Science Interns

Data Science Internship jobs by state

RankStateNumber of JobsAverage Salary
1California6,328$66,564
2Texas3,354$38,257
3New York3,059$63,886
4Illinois2,190$39,803
5Massachusetts2,143$61,702
6Florida2,027$28,884
7Pennsylvania1,982$57,084
8New Jersey1,705$67,990
9North Carolina1,666$40,291
10Georgia1,571$33,428
11Michigan1,374$46,595
12Maryland1,328$48,604
13Virginia1,286$48,706
14Washington1,277$68,620
15Ohio1,231$39,975
16Oregon1,100$58,785
17Minnesota1,069$42,181
18Colorado1,063$39,949
19Arizona1,004$49,399
20Missouri857$31,279
21Connecticut828$64,592
22Indiana825$38,152
23Wisconsin787$33,997
24Tennessee763$33,657
25Utah668$41,647
26Iowa650$36,094
27Kentucky641$30,164
28Alabama551$30,664
29South Carolina510$34,549
30Kansas491$32,032
31Arkansas475$32,957
32Idaho460$45,259
33Nebraska457$33,349
34Louisiana453$30,613
35New Hampshire413$55,746
36Oklahoma413$26,209
37Nevada398$47,307
38Maine370$61,421
39Mississippi357$25,376
40New Mexico355$34,010
41District of Columbia323$54,239
42Montana323$32,173
43Delaware312$74,244
44West Virginia293$34,185
45South Dakota288$32,178
46Rhode Island261$54,605
47North Dakota242$32,864
48Vermont239$46,150
49Hawaii237$38,601
50Alaska228$54,037
51Wyoming192$30,289

Where are data science interns in high demand?

Data science interns are in high demand in New York, NY. There are currently 18 job openings for data science interns here. We looked over job openings to determine where in the country data science interns are in the most demand.
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