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Data Analytics

Transform raw data into strategic decisions that drive businesses forward

Why Data Analytics?

Data Analytics is the fastest-growing business discipline. Every company is drowning in data but starving for insights. Analytics professionals bridge the gap between raw data and business strategy, commanding premium salaries and near-100% job placement rates. AI and machine learning are only accelerating demand.

A Day in the Life

Morning starts with SQL queries to pull fresh data. You build dashboards in Tableau or Power BI, write Python scripts for statistical analysis, present findings to stakeholders, and collaborate with product teams on A/B test design. The work is intellectually stimulating and highly visual - you turn numbers into stories.

Users Matched
401
Avg Fit Score
76.8%
Salary Range
$70,000 - $130,000+
Internships
8

Salary Progression by Role

Job Growth Projection (2024-2034)

Top States by Demand
Open positions by state
1. California35,000 openings
2. Texas22,000 openings
3. Washington18,000 openings
4. New York16,000 openings
5. Georgia10,000 openings

Strongest Dimensions for This Major

#1

Quantitative

Avg: 4.3/5.0

#2

Systems

Avg: 4.1/5.0

#3

Analytical

Avg: 4/5.0

Data Analytics Knowledge Quiz

Test Your Data Analytics Knowledge

6 questions covering core concepts, terminology, and real-world applications in data analytics.

Top Employers for Data Analytics

Technology
Google
Uses data analytics for everything from search ranking to ad optimization. Data-driven culture at its core.
Mountain View, CA$95,000 - $140,000
Entry-Level Roles
Business AnalystData AnalystProduct Analyst
E-commerce & Cloud
Amazon
Data-obsessed culture. Analytics roles exist in retail, AWS, Prime, and logistics.
Seattle, WA$85,000 - $130,000
Entry-Level Roles
Business Intelligence EngineerData AnalystOperations Analyst
Consulting & Technology
Accenture
Global consulting firm with massive analytics practice. Works with Fortune 500 companies on data transformation.
Dublin, Ireland (US: Chicago)$70,000 - $100,000
Entry-Level Roles
Analytics ConsultantData Science AnalystStrategy Analyst
Cloud CRM
Salesforce
Leading CRM platform. Analytics roles focus on product usage, customer success metrics, and Tableau integration.
San Francisco, CA$80,000 - $115,000
Entry-Level Roles
Business AnalystData AnalystTableau Consultant
Technology & Social Media
Meta
Data analytics drives content algorithms, ad targeting, and product decisions for billions of users.
Menlo Park, CA$100,000 - $150,000
Entry-Level Roles
Data AnalystProduct Data ScientistMarketing Analyst

Key Skills to Develop

SQLExcelPython/RTableau/Power BIStatistics

Internships & Opportunities (8)

InternshipPaid
Data Analytics Intern
Accenture

Work on real client projects using SQL, Tableau, and Python.

Houston, TX Hybrid GPA 3.0+
InternshipPaid
Business Intelligence Intern
Salesforce

Build dashboards and analyze product usage data.

Remote Remote GPA 3.0+
InternshipStipend
Startup Data Intern
Various Startups (AngelList)

Help early-stage startups with data analysis and growth metrics.

Remote Remote
CompetitionUnpaid
Data Competition Participant
Kaggle / ASA DataFest

Compete in data science challenges to build your portfolio.

Online Remote
VolunteerUnpaid
Data for Good Volunteer
DataKind

Volunteer your analytics skills to help nonprofits solve social problems.

Remote Remote
InternshipPaid
Product Analytics Intern
Spotify

Analyze user behavior data to optimize music recommendation algorithms.

New York, NY Hybrid GPA 3.0+
InternshipPaid
Marketing Analytics Intern
Google

Build dashboards and analyze ad campaign performance metrics.

Austin, TX Hybrid GPA 3.0+
ResearchStipend
Analytics Research Assistant
University Data Lab

Support faculty research using Python, R, and statistical methods on real datasets.

Your University In-person GPA 3.2+

Recommended College Programs (9)

Best in Texas
University of Texas at Austin
Austin, TX

McCombs School of Business consistently ranked top 20 nationally.

$11,000/yr (in-state)Median: $68,000
Best in Texas
Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Cox School of Business with strong ties to Dallas business community.

$58,000/yrMedian: $65,000
Best in Texas
Rice University
Houston, TX

Jones Graduate School and strong undergraduate business minor. Top ROI in Texas.

$54,000/yrMedian: $75,000
Best ROI
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, GA

Scheller College combines tech and business for exceptional ROI.

$14,000/yr (in-state)Median: $72,000
Best ROI
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN

Kelley School is a top 10 undergraduate business program.

$11,000/yr (in-state)Median: $62,000
Best ROI
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL

Warrington College offers exceptional value with low in-state tuition.

$6,400/yr (in-state)Median: $58,000
Best ROI
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

Gies College of Business with top 3 accounting program nationally.

$17,000/yr (in-state)Median: $63,000
Top Prestige
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI

Ross School of Business - world-class action-based learning.

$16,000/yr (in-state)Median: $75,000
Top Prestige
UC Berkeley
Berkeley, CA

Haas School of Business with a focus on innovation and social impact.

$14,000/yr (in-state)Median: $78,000

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