LinkedIn data: ~half of post-training AI roles prefer MS, BS holders only 22-30%
jacobnar · reddit · 2026-10-13
A full-time data scientist with only a BS asks whether an MS is a soft requirement for Research Engineer / Post-Training roles, sharing LinkedIn degree breakdowns:
- Cohere MTS Post-Training: PhD 22%, Masters 48%, BS/other 30%
- Research Engineers, Post-Training: PhD 26%, Masters 52%, BS/other 22%
- Garner Health Associate Applied Scientist: Masters 56%, BS/other 44%
With applied ML research experience and current industry work, they wonder if publications or projects can compensate for the missing degree.
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