Major · CIP 30.71

Data Analytics

8,130 international students graduated in Data Analytics in the 2024–25 academic year. 415 four-year schools offer it.

STEM-designated · OPT up to 36 monthsComputing & IT
8,130
International graduates, 2024–25
326 bachelor's · 7,257 master's · 17 doctoral
36 months
OPT after graduation
415
Four-year schools that offer it
3
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Occupations related to Data Analytics

Annual openings and 10-year change: BLS projections 2025-35. Median pay: BLS, May 2025. LCA filings: Apr 2025–Mar 2026.

OccupationAnnual openings10-yr changeMedian payLCA filings
Data ScientistsSOC 15-205124,800 openings a year · 32,451 LCA filings24,800+34.6%$120,23032,451
Management AnalystsSOC 13-111194,100 openings a year · 6,613 LCA filings94,100+10.1%$101,8606,613
Market Research Analysts and Marketing SpecialistsSOC 13-116182,000 openings a year · 5,136 LCA filings82,000+7%$78,7605,136

College teaching in this field: Postsecondary Teachers, All Other · usually requires a doctorate

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Sources: IPEDS Completions 2024–25 (U.S. Department of Education) · DHS STEM Designated Degree Program List · BLS OEWS, May 2025 · BLS Employment Projections 2025-35 · U.S. Department of Labor LCA disclosure data, Apr 2025–Mar 2026. Methodology