GraduateSmart
GraduateSmart
$129K/yr
Average Salary
4 years
Years of Education
+34%
Job Growth
119K+
Total Jobs
Collect, process, and analyze datasets to help organizations make informed decisions. Use tools like SQL, Python, Excel, and Tableau. Entry point into the broader data science field.
$64K
Starting
$129K
Average
$194K
Senior
High School Diploma or GED
Foundation requirement for all pathways
Bachelor's Degree in Applied Data Analytics
Typically 4 years
Start your career
Entry-level positions and internships
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Field
Technology & Computer Science
Required Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Time in School
4 years
Job Demand
10-Year Job Growth
+34%
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Pay range
$64K–$194K
10th–90th percentile
Job growth
+34%
projected 2024–2034
Number of jobs
119K
in 2024
Much faster than average
Strong demand growth expected. Projected to grow from 119K to 159K jobs by 2034.
Typical duties
Read the full duties, work environment, and education requirements on the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Outlook Handbook. Open BLS page →
No dedicated Data Analyst SOC. Most often grouped under 15-2051 Data Scientists. **Data Analysts typically earn at LOWER end vs full Data Scientists**.