380 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 13 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. Mostly text posts (56%).
r/datasciencecareers Traffic & Engagement r/datasciencecareers Traffic & Engagement
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r/datasciencecareers Most Active Times When r/datasciencecareers Is Most Active
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r/datasciencecareers Flair Performance r/datasciencecareers Flair Performance
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r/datasciencecareers Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/datasciencecareers
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| data | 236 (62.1%) | 3 | 2 |
| science | 144 (37.9%) | 3 | 3 |
| career | 40 (10.5%) | 3 | 2 |
| advice | 37 (9.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| looking | 34 (8.9%) | 1 | 1 |
| scientist | 32 (8.4%) | 5 | 4 |
| need | 21 (5.5%) | 1 | 1 |
| engineer | 20 (5.3%) | 1 | 0 |
| role | 17 (4.5%) | 2 | 2 |
| analytics | 17 (4.5%) | 1 | 1 |
r/datasciencecareers Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/datasciencecareers
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 8 | 1 |
r/datasciencecareers Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/datasciencecareers
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Please Please Please do not get a Data Science degree, even if you want to be a Data Scientist
Best example of Type I error and Type II error
Is data science still worth it as a career currently?
Real DS/DA professionals: is this field actually dying, and is Finance, Healthcare, or AI/ML the better specialization right now?
AI and the Data Science Job Market: Junior vs Senior Levels
Key Terms In ML
How has AI actually changed Data Science, and how have you adapted?
when did you finally decide to just blow up your old career path and start over?
4 years into data science. Is this the right career path?
Career switch out of DS/DA
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Please Please Please do not get a Data Science degree, even if you want to be a Data Scientist | 110 | 81 | text | Sep 16 |
| Best example of Type I error and Type II error | 63 | 2 | image | Sep 21 |
| Is data science still worth it as a career currently? | 38 | 23 | text | Sep 27 |
| Real DS/DA professionals: is this field actually dying, and is Finance, Healthcare, or AI/ML the better specialization right now? | 35 | 13 | text | Sep 29 |
| AI and the Data Science Job Market: Junior vs Senior Levels | 19 | 8 | text | Sep 6 |
| Key Terms In ML | 17 | 0 | image | Sep 24 |
| How has AI actually changed Data Science, and how have you adapted? | 13 | 8 | text | Sep 24 |
| when did you finally decide to just blow up your old career path and start over? | 13 | 7 | text | Sep 22 |
| 4 years into data science. Is this the right career path? | 11 | 3 | text | Sep 13 |
| Career switch out of DS/DA | 10 | 7 | text | Sep 22 |
r/datasciencecareers Audience Overlap r/datasciencecareers Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/datasciencecareers FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/datasciencecareers
What's the best time to post on r/datasciencecareers?
Based on posting volume, r/datasciencecareers is most active on Wednesdays around 11 AM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/datasciencecareers?
r/datasciencecareers averages 13 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/datasciencecareers get?
Posts on r/datasciencecareers average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/datasciencecareers get most?
On r/datasciencecareers, most posts are text posts (56%)