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Institutional Research.

A program of study that prepares an individual to be an institutional researcher at a postsecondary educational institution. Includes instruction in data analysis, data-driven decision-making, data mining, higher education administration and organization, research methods, and statistics.

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Related Careers

Management Analysts

13-1111

$59,720 $101,190 $174,140

Statisticians

15-2041

$60,390 $103,300 $170,700

Survey Researchers

19-3022

$36,950 $63,380 $118,730

Frequently Asked Questions

What careers can I pursue with this major?

Use the Related Careers section above to see roles commonly linked to this field of study. Data is based on CIP–SOC crosswalk and BLS occupational data.

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Salary and employment data come from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) and Employment Projections.

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

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Salary Summary

$89,290

Avg Median Salary $89,290

Lowest Median $63,380

Highest Median $103,300

Source: BLS OEWS May 2024

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Career Paths 3

Degree Level Bachelor

Code 13.0608

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