90 credits
Data Management and Analytics (DATA) is a forward-thinking, interdisciplinary program
that allows students to serve as a contractor, consult for businesses, or get an entry
level job in the area of data management and analytics. The Data Management and Analytics
program focuses on preparing students to lead and thrive in a cloud-driven industry
and determine, analyze, and communicate relevant information and data in a variety
of workplace settings. DATA is an interdisciplinary and technologically forward-thinking
two-year degree focusing on the theory, organization, and process of data collection,
transmission, analysis, and utilization. DATA focuses on four broad areas:
- Professional communication
- Business leadership
- Decision making
- Systems design, development, operations
Content includes information classification and organization; information storage
and processing; communications; systems planning and design; human interfacing and
use analysis; database development; information policy analysis; and related aspects
of software, economics, social factors, and capacity. Students will acquire invaluable
experience in teamwork, decision-making, leadership, and develop a growth mindset
right along with learning essential technology skills.
Sample Career Options
Data science and analytics continue to raise demand in the market, and there are concerns
that the future workforce is dangerously behind demand. Companies expect their employees
and contractors to be able to effectively analyze data and information. The national
average salary for experienced data-related engineers is approximately $135,164 USD/year
which is 9% above the national salary average. Approximately $109,745 USD/year is
the average salary for data-related engineers in the State of Washington, which is
12% below the national data-related engineer average. The average salary for Data
Analysts Salaries in Washington State based on salaries estimated from 81 employees,
users and past and present job advertisements on Indeed in the past 36 months as of
June 6, 2019 is $71,623 USD/year.
- Data Analysts salaries for a candidate with less than one year of experience is estimated
at approximately $54,100 USD/year and approximately $60,300 USD/year for prospective
employees with 1 to 5 years of experience.
- Computer and Information Systems, Database administration, and Technical Writing have
an average annual wage between $62,563 to $157,980.
The information above reflects the 2024-2025 course catalog and is subject to change. Please check with your advisor for the most
up to date information.
