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| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 3,020 | 0.00% |
| 2020 | 2,884 | 0.00% |
| 2019 | 2,789 | 0.00% |
| 2018 | 3,133 | 0.00% |
| 2017 | 3,086 | 0.00% |
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $84,518 | $40.63 | +3.4% |
| 2025 | $81,733 | $39.29 | +2.3% |
| 2024 | $79,883 | $38.41 | +0.5% |
| 2023 | $79,460 | $38.20 | +1.2% |
| 2022 | $78,515 | $37.75 | +1.7% |
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 416 | 60% |
| 2 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 1,392 | 16% |
| 3 | Alaska | 739,795 | 119 | 16% |
| 4 | Delaware | 961,939 | 143 | 15% |
| 5 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 984 | 14% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 832 | 14% |
| 7 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 672 | 12% |
| 8 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 490 | 12% |
| 9 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 129 | 12% |
| 10 | Vermont | 623,657 | 72 | 12% |
| 11 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 772 | 11% |
| 12 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 596 | 11% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 326 | 11% |
| 14 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 146 | 11% |
| 15 | North Carolina | 10,273,419 | 995 | 10% |
| 16 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 718 | 10% |
| 17 | Nebraska | 1,920,076 | 190 | 10% |
| 18 | North Dakota | 755,393 | 72 | 10% |
| 19 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,373 | 9% |
| 20 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 816 | 9% |
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lenexa | 1 | 2% | $70,172 |
| 2 | Grand Rapids | 2 | 1% | $68,875 |
| 3 | Roswell | 1 | 1% | $76,177 |
| 4 | Warren | 1 | 1% | $69,680 |
| 5 | Jacksonville | 1 | 0% | $72,225 |
| 6 | Saint Petersburg | 1 | 0% | $73,518 |

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UMass Lowell
Department of Marketing, Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Michael Ciuchta Ph.D.: Obviously we are seeing a tremendous increase in AI and other digital technologies. These will become a more crucial skill set for many careers going forward. But I wouldn't downplay the role of what are traditionally seen as soft skills like empathy, communications, and judgment. Not only can these distinguish you from robots but from your human competitors as well.
Michael Ciuchta Ph.D.: If all you want is the highest potential starting salary, then you should aim for careers that offer them. But that is a shortsighted way to view things. For example, many careers that have tournament-like pay structures (think entertainment) often have very low starting salaries but the so-called winners enjoy outsized financial gains. If you are thinking about a more traditional career, I think it's important to make sure you are more valuable to your employer than they are to you. This means you have to market yourself, both to your current employer as well as to potential ones. Of course, this approach may not be for everyone and maximizing your salary potential is only one thing you should be considering when assessing job and career opportunities.
Yipeng Yang: Get to know clearly the job duties quickly. Make good connections with colleagues and listen to their advices.
Dr. Swagata Banerjee PhD: Digital literacy: As technology continues to evolve, proficiency in digital tools and platforms will become increasingly essential. Adaptability: The ability to quickly learn new skills and adapt to changing circumstances will be crucial in a rapidly evolving industry landscape. Data literacy: Understanding and analyzing data will become more important for making informed decisions and optimizing strategies. Interdisciplinary skills: The ability to work across different disciplines and collaborate effectively with diverse teams will be highly valued. Emotional intelligence: Soft skills such as empathy, communication, and teamwork will continue to be in demand as workplaces become more interconnected and dynamic.
University of Cincinnati Clermont College
Communication Disorders Sciences And Services
Fawen Zhang PhD: This is perfect! Thank you so much. We will be sure to feature your response in the article and send a draft over for your review before we promote it.
Widener University
Business/Commerce
Tongyang Yang Ph.D.: There are many reasons that people like about being a business analyst, including reasons listed as follows: 1. Analytical Skills and Data Exploration: BAs often analyze data to understand trends and identify areas for improvement. Seeing a successful implementation and its positive impact can be very rewarding. 2. Problem-solving. BAs get to identify inefficiencies and propose solutions that can improve how a business operates. 3. Continuous learning. Business analysts may work on a range of projects and the field of business analysis may be constantly evolving, which required BAs to actively cultivate skills in new businesses. For example, the coming of the AI era requires BAs to master AI fundamentals and data fluency. 4. While some thrive on the problem-solving and communication aspects of a BA role, others may find them less appealing. Carefully consider your personality and preferences to see if this aligns with your career goals.
University of Southern Maine
Specialized Sales, Merchandising And Marketing Operations
Tove Rasmussen: Tove Rasmussen advises graduates beginning their career in the field to...
Timothy Rich PhD: Social science research skills, including research design and quantitative analysis, have broad applications (e.g. local government, think tanks, campaigns, non-profits, business) and students need to be comfortable with data. Writing skills aren't being replaced by ChatGPT, and students need to learn how to write for different audiences and not just for the typical final paper. That means being able to explain complex events or data and synthesize information to someone who has little knowledge about the topic. Students tend to distrust group projects, but learning to work in groups is also a transferable skill and an important one even if working remotely.
Timothy Rich PhD: Think about the types of jobs that interest you and the skills necessary for those jobs early. So many students start thinking about post-graduation life spring their senior year, when it should be an incremental process much earlier. Another pieces of advice would be to talk to faculty and alum about your interests, find internship or research opportunities when possible, and try to figure out early your strengths and weaknesses. It's easy for students, especially high performing ones, to not fully consider what their weaknesses are. I encourage students to jot down what they see as their skills too and to share them with others. It helps them to identify what's a common skill versus something that might make them stick out.
SUNY College at Geneseo
Bilingual, Multilingual, And Multicultural Education
Jasmine Tang: Be confident of their major/minor or the subject they like and do best of the field they like for themselves not for money or please their parents or fulfill the dream of others.
Sunita Goel PhD: Great. Will send you the responses soon. Please let me know the latest deadline by which you need them.
Sunita Goel PhD: Great. Will send you the responses soon. Please let me know the latest deadline by which you need them.
Dr. Rellie Derfler-Rozin: Though those skills have always been crucial for managers’ success, I think people’s skills will become even more important. Some more content-related areas/skills might be easier to navigate using technology, AI etc, but there will always be a need to manage people, and given the advanced technology there will be even more of a need to be sensitive to how people react to new technology, to make sure people use the technology in both effective and ethical manner. A lot of this will come from role modeling and showing ethical strong leadership.
Oliver Keys Jr: The power of mentorships and networking early in your career will be beneficial in the long run. Also, understanding that professional skills can be half the battle. Showing up on time, dressing appropriately, and communicating effectively can be challenging for some students. Internships and externships are great for students to get technical and professional experience.
Dr. Paige Novak P.E. (Minnesota), BCEE: Ask questions, stay curious and open minded, take opportunities to learn and develop new skills.
Mark Stehr PhD: At the start of your career, it's very important to land a role where you learn a lot and find good mentors. The additional skills will pay dividends as your career progresses.
Mark Stehr PhD: The ability to use AI to augment your productivity. We're all still working out what this will look like, but it's certain to be important.
Michael Smullen: Putting this in context, higher education is about to experience a massive change called the 'enrollment cliff' during which we anticipate a significant drop off in new student enrollment. Within the next five years, it's likely that the employment marketplace will look quite different: - Greater focus on certifications and 'mini-degree' programs to obtain new positions or to advance; - Dramatic increase in the use of artificial intelligence, similar to how email, web, Slack, and most recently Zoom/Teams supplanted former methods of communication; - Increased awareness of prioritizing mental and physical health in the workplace; - Continuous skill improvement: Certifications and 'mini-degree' will be supported by a constant flow of information updates; - Greater need for professional independence: New graduates would be wise to consider how they maintain and own their personal intellectual property to carry it through multiple employers.
Michelle Cowan Ph.D.: I’m not sure about this question since I haven’t really discussed this with any business analysts. I’ll pass this question on and see if I get a response. Otherwise, ask me about content strategy, UX, writing, and communication jobs, and I can speak more freely, since that’s what I did for 15 years before moving into academia.
University of New Mexico
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Dr. Maggie Siebert Ph.D.: Programming languages for reporting, querying, and optimizing/automating
Prof. Kim Jovanovich P.E.: Attached please see the responses to your interview questions. I hope this sheds some light on the questions you asked!
California State University - Bakersfield
Business Administration, Management And Operations
Dr. John Tarjan: Before interviewing and/or starting a new job, do your homework. Learn everything you can about the company—its market, competitive strategy, culture and history. If possible, talk with people who work there or others who know the company well to get an idea what it takes to be successful there. Be respectful of the culture and traditions. Dress, speak and act as appropriate and expected. While every organization should reexamine itself occasionally, one should first demonstrate a longstanding commitment to the organization before expecting to be listened to about potential changes. Show up when expected, treat other employees, customers and suppliers with respect. While the forgoing may seem unnecessary to some to even mention, unfortunately, many, if not most employers would disagree.
Joseph Taylor: The role of a Business Analyst can vary greatly from company to company, and even from department to department, so it is very important to look at the details of a particular position that you are applying for. One common factor from all Business Analyst is that they are generally expected to make sense of data, and to be effective communicators that can apply insights to real-world problems.
Benjamin Greulich Ph.D.: I have attached my responses to those three questions. Let me know if you are looking for something a little bit different and I would be happy to reanswer/update anything!