Overview
MIT is a renowned resource for companies seeking skilled candidates in data science and analytics. MIT graduates work in a variety of sectors, from Finance to Tech. Graduates entering Data Science from the Master of Business Analytics (MBAn) program, Master of Finance (MFin) program, and the MBA program often seek different roles depending on their work experience, industry expertise, and leadership/management experience.
Sample early-career roles: Data Analyst, Data Scientist, Business Analyst, Quantitative Analyst
Sample mid-career/experienced roles: Senior Data Scientist, Analytics Manager, Machine Learning Engineer, Product Manager
Sample companies hiring for Data Science/Analytics roles include:
Amazon
Accenture
Databricks
EY
Google
IBM
Microsoft
NVIDIA
Oracle
Sisense
Splunk
Teradata
In addition to Tech, industries like Healthcare (Cardinal Health, Genentech, Labcorp, NHS), Finance (Citi, Fidelity, Capital One), and Retail (Walmart, Target, Chewy, Costco) frequently hire for Data Science and Business Analytics roles.
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Hiring Trends
The job market for data analytics roles is very competitive. Job seekers should consider adding industries that are doing the most hiring – including Finance – to their job search.
Top U.S. Locations of Accepted Offers
Boston Metro
New York City Metro
San Francisco Bay Area
Los Angeles Metro
Seattle Metro
Washington, DC
Atlanta Metro
| Salaries by Industry | Mean Base Salary | Median Base Salary | Low-High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | $135,658 | $130,000 | $100,000 – $175,000 |
| Finance | $140,059 | $139,500 | $100,000 – $200,000 |
| Health/Pharma/Bio | $125,750 | $127,500 | $108,000 – $140,000 |
| Consulting | $105,500 | $111,000 | $75,000 – $140,000 |
| Retail/CPG | $124,667 | $124,000 | $120,000 – $130,000 |
Salary Source: MIT Sloan Master of Business Analytics (MBAn) Employment Report 2023.
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MFin Salary Summary – All Industries
| % of Accepted Offers | Mean Base Salary | Median Base Salary | 25th-75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $122,552 | $122,000 | $100,000 – $175,000 |
| 2023 | $125,354 | $120,000 | $110,000 – $145,000 |
| 2022 | $111,258 | $109,600 | $40,000 – $208,000* |
*Starting with Class of 2023, we shifted to reporting 25th-75th percentiles; 2022 figures represent low-high range.
Salary Source: MIT Sloan MFin Employment Reports. Consult your MFin Career Advisor for additional information.
Popular U.S. Locations
Boston Metro
New York City Metro
San Francisco Bay Area
Seattle Metro
Salary Summary for Business Analytics (Function)
| % of Accepted Offers | Mean Base Salary | Median Base Salary | 25th-75th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 (3.6%) | $168,625 | $165,000 | $159,250 – $171,750 |
| 2023 (1.4%) | $155,705 | $160,000 | $148,025 – $167,500 |
| 2022 (2.4%) | $154,300 | $150,000 | $141,000 – $175,000* |
Sample Job Roles
Data Analyst
Finance, Senior Analyst
Manager, Analytics
Manager, Strategy and Analytics
Product Data Analyst
Quantitative Researcher
Research Analyst
Senior Analytics Manager
Technical Product Manager, Data + Analytics
Featured Companies
Amazon
Blue Origin
Boeing
Braze
Cisco
Citizens Bank
Deloitte
Fidelity
Foundation Medicine
Genentech
Google
Johnson & Johnson
McKinsey & Co.
Meta
New Balance
Nike
Wellfound (AngelList)
Yeti
*Starting with Class of 2023, we shifted to reporting 25th-75th percentiles; 2022 figures represent low-high range.
Salary Source: MIT Sloan MBA Employment Reports.
Professional Development
AI + Machine Learning Club
The AI & ML Club is the place to learn about and discuss the latest developments in artificial intelligence and machine learning, including potential applications in business and other fields. Attend events, add your resume to the club resume book, and access the club knowledge base.
Business Analytics Certificate
The Business Analytics Certificate offers MIT Sloan students a deep dive into analytics and data science. It prepares you to meet essential analytics competencies so you can ask the right questions, parse large quantities of data, translate analytic insights into actions, and leverage insights gained from the data to influence key business decisions.
Action Learning:
Analytics Lab (15.572)
Action Learning seminar on analytics, machine learning and the digital economy
Student teams select and deliver a project using analytics, machine learning, and other methods of analysis to develop results that diagnose, enable, or uncover solutions to real business issues and opportunities.
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