Data is only as good as the story it tells.
That’s why data analysts, data scientists, and people with data analysis skills, are in high demand. They find the right data, understand how to organize it, and can tell a story from it to underscore a business’ progress..
In 2020, The World Economic Forum listed Data Analysis as one of the two fastest growing jobs. In 2023, career expert Jeff Selingo called data analysis “the table-stakes skill for many jobs,” and predicted that nearly every new job is going to require a knowledge of data science. Research suggests there are over 1.2 million jobs across 81 occupations requiring skills in data analytics, and over 11,000 entry level jobs requiring data analysis skills in California alone. Research from Lightcast, Calbright’s labor analytics partner, predicts that data analysis jobs will increase in California by 15.4% over the next 10 years.
These jobs pay well: The average starting salary for data analyst roles is $62,000. People with data analysis skills can find good jobs across many industries, most of which can be done remotely.
That means that for people who want to find a new career, or get ahead in the career they have, learning to use data is one of the best investments they can make in themselves.
In California, you can do that for free. Calbright College has taken all the risk out of learning Data Analysis. At Calbright;
- There’s no tuition, no fees, no charges. We don’t even need your credit card number.
- There’s no wait. You can enroll any time. All adult Californians with a high school degree or equivalent are accepted.
- You learn on your own schedule; log into class when you want to, for as long as you want to; our success counselors will work with you to develop a plan of study and a time table that fits your life.
- Learn from experts working in the field who know what skills the industry values and needs.
- Get help on your job search with our Career Services staff, who can work on your resume, share networking events, help with cover letters, and conduct practice interviews.
Calbright’s courses are rigorous, but our unique approach to online Competency-Based Education means that we make everything about going to college simple. If you want to advance your career or transition into tech, Calbright combines accessibility with support to make crucial Data Analysis skills available to you, on your schedule, at no cost.
