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Data Analyst

Collect, organize, and transform data to make informed decisions

Median entry-level salary

All occupations

$37,960^*

Data Analyst

$61,200^**

Job openings: 104,485^**

Projected 10 year growth: +12.3%^***

"For anyone starting out as a data analyst, this is a great introduction and is very inspiring. The content was well paced and was accessible to people just starting out. I liked the variety of the assignments present in the program. "

– Rachel L.

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* Employment, Wages, and Projected Change in Employment by Typical Entry-level Education : U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Sept. 2022, www.bls.gov/emp/tables/education-summary.htm. ** Salary data (median with 0-2 years experience) and job opening data are sourced from US Burning Glass Labor Insight Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (4/01/2021 - 3/31/22) *** Growth rate data is sourced from US Burning Glass Labor Insight Report. Data for job roles relevant to featured programs (7/1/2021 - 6/30/2022)

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