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Help drive business success.
Become the expert organizations need! Our program is designed to equip you with the skills needed to model, synthesize, analyze, and present large datasets for effective business decision-making—preparing you for an impactful career with high job satisfaction.
The Right Pathway for You
MCC offers Certificates of Completion, Associate Degrees and Transfer Degrees for this program. Your interests and goals will guide you in selecting the pathway that is ideal for you. You may find a combination of certificates, degrees or transfer options is the fastest way to realize your dreams.
Certificate
The knowledge and skills acquired while earning a Certificate of Completion (CCL) can help launch you into a new career or energize your current job. Generally requiring fewer credit hours than degrees or transfer programs, a CCL may be your best first step into higher education.
A list of available certificates offered in the Data Analytics program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
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Certificate of Completion |
CCL |
Data Analytics |
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Associate Degree
MCC’s associate degrees enhance your resume and prepare you to enter the workforce with an advantage. Whether you are interested in simply completing basic, required college courses or specializing in a specific area, there’s a degree for you.
A list of available associate degrees offered in the Data Analytics program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Associate in Applied Science |
AAS |
Data Analytics |
Pathway Map |
Bachelor’s Degree
Our newly accredited bachelor’s degree programs offer the value and convenience of a community college with the quality of a 4-year program–setting you up for more savings and greater success. With tuition rates at one-third the cost of a traditional university, MCC offers you an affordable path to a bachelor’s degree.
A list of available transfer degrees offered in the Data Analytics program
| Name |
Type |
Title |
Courses |
|
Bachelor of Applied Science |
BAS |
Data Analytics and Programming |
Pathway Map |
Career Opportunities
Successful completion of a degree or certificate within the Data Analytics program may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages*. Some occupations may require additional education or training. You can click on any occupation to view more detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.
Produce financial and market intelligence by querying data repositories and generating periodic reports. Devise methods for identifying data patterns and trends in available information sources.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$54.65
Annual Median Wage
$113,683
Number of People Employed
3,630
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.5%
Create, modify, and test the code and scripts that allow computer applications to run. Work from specifications drawn up by software and web developers or other individuals. May develop and write computer programs to store, locate, and retrieve specific documents, data, and information.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$41.41
Annual Median Wage
$86,141
Number of People Employed
1,343
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 1.3%
Analyze science, engineering, business, and other data processing problems to develop and implement solutions to complex applications problems, system administration issues, or network concerns. Perform systems management and integration functions, improve existing computer systems, and review computer system capabilities, workflow, and schedule limitations. May analyze or recommend commercially available software.
Typical Education Level
an Associate degree
Hourly Median Wage
$49.83
Annual Median Wage
$103,650
Number of People Employed
9,244
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 6.1%
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$54.65
Annual Median Wage
$113,683
Number of People Employed
3,630
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 18.5%
Formulate and apply mathematical modeling and other optimizing methods to develop and interpret information that assists management with decisionmaking, policy formulation, or other managerial functions. May collect and analyze data and develop decision support software, services, or products. May develop and supply optimal time, cost, or logistics networks for program evaluation, review, or implementation.
Typical Education Level
a Master's or Professional degree
Hourly Median Wage
$38.27
Annual Median Wage
$79,606
Number of People Employed
1,936
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 12.2%
Research, design, and develop computer and network software or specialized utility programs. Analyze user needs and develop software solutions, applying principles and techniques of computer science, engineering, and mathematical analysis. Update software or enhance existing software capabilities. May work with computer hardware engineers to integrate hardware and software systems, and develop specifications and performance requirements. May maintain databases within an application area, working individually or coordinating database development as part of a team.
Typical Education Level
a Bachelor's degree
Hourly Median Wage
$63.21
Annual Median Wage
$131,497
Annual Job Openings
2,075
Number of People Employed
29,735
4-Year Employment Growth
Increase by 8.6%
* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer
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