ROI Journeys – Data Analytics
Investing in your education may seem daunting, but the rewards last a lifetime.
Choosing to go to college is a major life decision. Managing both coursework and budgeting can be challenging, so it is always important to keep in mind the reward of a promising future waiting for you at the end of all your hard work. Consider this – you’re working a position now at $32k a year with little opportunity for advancement, and you’ve chosen to pursue a career in data analytics. The following scenario will give you a snapshot of what this future could look like, and the return on your investment. Beginning with the first 6 months of your Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics, all the way through the end of the program, and into the first years of your career, CIAT is with you every step of the way.
*Statistics and salary information displayed are US averages sourced from bls.gov, payscale.com, globalknowledge.com, salary.com, and indeed.com in 2020. They represent the most up-to-date information at time of print and are not to be construed as guarantees of employment or future earnings. Students starting at entry-level positions may start at lower than average salary ranges. Some employers may require students to earn a Bachelor’s degree and/or have up to 5 years of work experience in addition to the training provided in this program in order to attain sample job titles and average salary ranges provided.
Begin Data Analytics Program
Welcome to a new term full of fresh opportunities to build your exciting future with us here at CIAT! Within the first 6 months of this program, you will earn your CompTIA Data+ and Python certifications, giving you an early-career data analytics training credentials for aspiring professionals tasked with developing and promoting data-driven business decision-making.
You’re on the fast track to completing your Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics Degree and are ready to break into the field!
After roughly 12 months, you will have earned your CompTIA Data+ and Tableau certifications, validating skills like connecting to data sources, preparing data, exploring and analyzing data, and sharing insights. Along with those fundamental data certifications, you will be mastering the fundamentals of Python, SQL and MS Excel to for data analysis and visualization to help you rise to the top of the resume pile. Since our programs are stackable, your first core 8 IT courses provide the foundational skills needed to begin your data analyst career and continue into a higher degree.
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Entry-level Analyst
Salary range: $43-65k / yr*
Now that you have your certificate under your belt, you’ve gained experience in the workforce and are ready to graduate with your Associate of Applied Science in Business Data Analytics Degree.
Between your first and second year, you will be getting close to earning your degree and will have had the opportunity to learn the skills and earn the certifications that will help boost you into more advanced Data Analyst positions.
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Junior Analyst
Salary range: $58-78k / yr*
You’re now accelerating in the workforce and have a competitive edge, having earned your Applied Bachelor's Degree in Software Development, concentrating in Data Analytics.
Congratulations on earning your Bachelor’s degree! After earning your degree and advanced IT and analytics certifications, you are now in a great position to begin roles that require advanced knowledge of coding languages and database platforms while applying your new skills to real-world business environments.
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Junior Analyst
Salary range: $58-78k / yr*
Having launched your career with a solid IT foundation and having a few years of industry experience behind you, you’ve become established in your cybersecurity career.
It doesn’t stop here. Your foundational skills, knowledge and experience will have provided you the opportunity to land your dream job in data analytics, and open doors for years to come!
Potential Certifications earned:
Potential job title: Senior Business Analyst
Salary range: $90-140k / yr*
Graduate With More Than Just A Degree
- No exam fees
- Unlimited exam attempts*
- Hands-on training through on-campus and virtual online classes
- Online test preparation workshops
- Test preparation software
- Complimentary week-long IT bootcamps
- One-on-one support from certified instructors
- Accredited Certificate and Degree programs to beef up your resume
- Personalized career services support including resume building and career coaching
*Students are encouraged to take certification exams while actively enrolled in the degree program. Unlimited certification exam attempts expire 180 days after graduation. The following are single attempt exams and are not eligible for a retake voucher: CEH, CASP, CISSP, DevNet & CCNP. See certification exam policy for more details.
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2022 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status two years running in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
2021 BEST CYBERSECURITY PROGRAMS
CIAT has been awarded top ranking status in Intelligent.com’s Best Cybersecurity Program review, highlighted as “Best For Industry Certifications”. Evaluated based on curriculum quality, graduation rate, reputation, and post-graduate employment.
CIRCLE OF EXCELLENCE AWARD
EC Council, the world's largest cybersecurity technical certification organization, awarded CIAT the Circle of Excellence Award two years in a row for our Certified Ethical Hacker certification training courses and career-ready curriculum.
MILITARY-FRIENDLY
We believe you deserve an education worthy of your service. CIAT welcomes military veterans, active duty service members, and spouses using the Post 9/11 GI Bill®, Veteran Readiness & Employment (VR&E), Active Duty Tuition Assistance, and MyCAA.
FULLY ACCREDITED
We have high standards and we believe you should too. CIAT has proudly earned accreditation from the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training (ACCET) listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency.