Data Analytics: earnings, debt, and careers
CIP 30.71. Official graduate outcomes from the U.S. Department of Education across 597 programs, and the careers this field is linked to.
Graduate earnings by credential level
| Credential | Programs | Graduates (recent year) | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Typical program median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate certificate | 74 | 890 | $56,211 | Data unavailable | $19,000 5 programs |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 32 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Bachelor's degree | 178 | 2,263 | $66,895 | Data unavailable | $24,250 24 programs |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 14 | 0 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Master's degree | 182 | 8,439 | $88,282 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Doctoral degree | 6 | 11 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Professional degree (JD, MD, and similar) | 1 | 2 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Graduate certificate | 123 | 1,254 | $97,916 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
National earnings are published by the Department of Education for each field and credential level Verified data. Typical program median debt is ConnectPrep's calculation: the median across programs of each program's median federal debt Calculated estimate. It covers federal loans only.
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, Most Recent Field of Study Data. Varies by measure; see measure definitions. Published October 15, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Undergraduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise State University ID · Public · 25 graduates measured | $57,572 | Data unavailable | $19,000 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Bachelor's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University IA · Private, nonprofit · 36 graduates measured | $77,302 | Data unavailable | $21,500 |
| Xavier University OH · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $69,528 | Data unavailable | $20,500 |
| Ohio University-Eastern Campus OH · Public · 253 graduates measured | $66,696 | Data unavailable | $24,250 |
| Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus OH · Public · 253 graduates measured | $66,696 | Data unavailable | $24,250 |
| Ohio University-Southern Campus OH · Public · 253 graduates measured | $66,696 | Data unavailable | $24,250 |
| Ohio University-Lancaster Campus OH · Public · 253 graduates measured | $66,696 | Data unavailable | $24,250 |
| Ohio University-Main Campus OH · Public · 253 graduates measured | $66,696 | Data unavailable | $24,250 |
| Ohio University-Zanesville Campus OH · Public · 253 graduates measured | $66,696 | Data unavailable | $24,250 |
| University of Northern Iowa IA · Public · 28 graduates measured | $65,405 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota MN · Private, nonprofit · 17 graduates measured | $63,341 | Data unavailable | $23,250 |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Master's degree programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin University OH · Private, nonprofit · 20 graduates measured | $97,111 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Ohio University-Main Campus OH · Public · 103 graduates measured | $95,984 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Saint Mary's University of Minnesota MN · Private, nonprofit · 46 graduates measured | $94,724 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Houston-Downtown TX · Public · 37 graduates measured | $91,443 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| SUNY Buffalo State University NY · Public · 16 graduates measured | $91,298 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| DePaul University IL · Private, nonprofit · 22 graduates measured | $89,967 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Quinnipiac University CT · Private, nonprofit · 38 graduates measured | $89,711 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst MA · Public · 27 graduates measured | $73,486 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| University of San Diego CA · Private, nonprofit · 23 graduates measured | $72,123 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Graduate certificate programs with the highest early earnings
| School | Median earnings, 1 yr | Median earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University VA · Public · 27 graduates measured | $126,988 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Maryville University of Saint Louis MO · Private, nonprofit · 29 graduates measured | $99,392 | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
Ranked by published median earnings one year after completion. Programs with suppressed earnings do not appear, so this is not a ranking of program quality.
Careers linked to Data Analytics
| Occupation | Median wage, all workers | Change 2025 to 2035 | Typical entry education |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial managers | $166,570 | +9.7% | Bachelor's degree |
| Management analysts | $101,860 | +10.1% | Bachelor's degree |
| Market research analysts and marketing specialists | $78,760 | +7.0% | Bachelor's degree |
| Financial and investment analysts | $102,740 | +7.2% | Bachelor's degree |
| Computer programmers | $100,390 | -7.3% | Bachelor's degree |
| Statisticians | $105,650 | +11.0% | Master's degree |
| Data scientists | $120,230 | +34.6% | Bachelor's degree |
| Business teachers, postsecondary | $99,080 | +5.9% | Doctoral or professional degree |
| Postsecondary teachers, all other | $77,640 | +2.0% | Doctoral or professional degree |
Occupations mapped to this field in the NCES and BLS CIP to SOC crosswalk. Occupation wages describe all workers, not recent graduates.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics and U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, CIP 2020 to SOC 2018 Crosswalk. CIP 2020 and SOC 2018 taxonomies. Published April 30, 2020. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025, National. May 2025 reference period. Published April 30, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections, Table 1.2: Occupational projections, 2025-35, and worker characteristics, 2025. Base year 2025, projected year 2035. Published August 27, 2026. Retrieved October 18, 2026. Methodology.
Detailed CIP codes in this field (5)
- 30.7101 Data Analytics, General
- 30.7102 Business Analytics
- 30.7103 Data Visualization
- 30.7104 Financial Analytics
- 30.7199 Data Analytics, Other