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A typical Tuesday: pulling data from a database with SQL, building a dashboard in Tableau or Looker that shows weekly sales trends, and presenting findings to the marketing team. You translate numbers into stories that help business teams make better decisions.
BLS / Glassdoor, 2025
BS in Statistics, Business Analytics, or Economics
4 years (BS) or 3–6 months (certificate/bootcamp)
Statistics, Economics, Business Analytics, Mathematics
Years to Senior: 3–5 years
Lateral moves: Data Scientist, Product Manager, Financial Analyst
Search "Data Analyst Intern" or "Business Intelligence Intern." SQL + Excel/Google Sheets + basic stats is the entry-level toolkit. Business context matters too — analysts who understand the domain (e.g., marketing, finance) get hired faster.
One of the most accessible data roles. Demand is broad across industries — not just tech.
Salary and outlook data is approximate and varies by location, company, and experience.