Data Analyst
Data Analysts examine data to identify trends, create reports, and help organizations understand their performance and make informed decisions.
Example Day-to-Day
Typical tasks include querying databases, creating dashboards and visualizations, writing SQL queries, performing statistical analysis, generating reports, and presenting findings to business stakeholders.
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Education Requirements
Most Data Analysts have a bachelor's degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or Business. Some roles require knowledge of SQL, Excel, and visualization tools. Master's degrees are not typically required but can help for advancement.
Best Majors
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Economics
- Business Analytics
- Information Systems
Best Colleges for Those Majors
- UC Berkeley
- University of Michigan
- Carnegie Mellon University
- UT Austin
- University of Illinois
Related Scholarships
- Statistics and Mathematics Scholarships
- Business Analytics Scholarships
- STEM Scholarships