The job market for business analysts — especially for those who graduate from Purdue’s industry-leading Master’s in Business Analytics and Information Management (MSBAIM) program — has a bright outlook with a projected 25% job growth through 2030. Business analytics, consulting and IT management opportunities are strong around the country and the world. A Purdue master’s prepares you for high-profile positions using state-of-the-art information technologies and analytical techniques.
Purdue MSBAIM graduates have gone on to thrive in key positions all over the world.
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Finance & Financial Technology | 30.6% |
| Management Consulting | 18.1% |
| Semiconductor | 16.7% |
| Healthcare | 12.5% |
| Consumer Goods | 6.9% |
| Transportation | 4.2% |
| Retail | 4.2% |
| Other | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 2.8% |
| Job Title | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Analyst | 60.26% |
| Consultant | 14.10% |
| Manager | 12.82% |
| Engineer | 10.26% |
| Associate | 1.28% |
| Intern | 1.28% |
Employment title and industry data comes from graduates surveyed from the 2024 graduating class.
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The employment landscape is strong for those interested in pursuing careers in business analytics and information management. Our industry overview shares the robust growth in professional opportunities in the field, the many different sectors you could work in, the steady salary growth that savvy business analysts enjoy, and the skills necessary to be successful.
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