Management analysts
SOC Code: 13-1111Also known as:
Administrative Analyst, Administrative Support Coordinator, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Development Analyst
Median Annual Salary
$101,190
+8.8% growth (2024-2034)
98K
Openings/Year
1.1M
Current Jobs
What Management analysts Do
Conduct organizational studies and evaluations, design systems and procedures, conduct work simplification and measurement studies, and prepare operations and procedures manuals to assist management in operating more efficiently and effectively. Includes program analysts and management consultants.
💰 Salary
$101,190
Median annual wage (2024)
📈 Job Growth
+8.8%
Much faster than average
🎓 Education
Bachelor's degree
Typical entry-level requirement
🚀 Annual Openings
98K
Projected average per year
👔 Work Experience
Less than 5 years
Required before entry
Employment Projections (2024-2034)
Current Employment (2024)
1,075,100
Projected Employment (2034)
1,169,700
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Top Skills Required
Reading Comprehension
Active Listening
Critical Thinking
Writing
Speaking
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
- Gather and organize information on problems or procedures.
- Confer with personnel concerned to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems or procedures.
- Analyze data gathered and develop solutions or alternative methods of proceeding.
- Document findings of study and prepare recommendations for implementation of new systems, procedures, or organizational changes.
- Plan study of work problems and procedures, such as organizational change, communications, information flow, integrated production methods, inventory control, or cost analysis.
- Interview personnel and conduct on-site observation to ascertain unit functions, work performed, and methods, equipment, and personnel used.
- Prepare manuals and train workers in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment, according to organizational policy.
- Review forms and reports and confer with management and users about format, distribution, and purpose, identifying problems and improvements.
- Develop and implement records management program for filing, protection, and retrieval of records, and assure compliance with program.
- Design, evaluate, recommend, and approve changes of forms and reports.
Technology & Tools
📚 Entry-Level Education
Bachelor's degree
Most common requirement
🎯 Recommended Education
Bachelor's Degree
O*NET recommended level
Degree Programs for Management analysts
These degree programs can prepare you for a career as a management analysts:
Business Administration and Management, General
336,590 degrees awarded •
2,332 colleges offer this program
Business/Commerce, General
57,976 degrees awarded •
815 colleges offer this program
Management Science
34,245 degrees awarded •
348 colleges offer this program
Organizational Leadership
15,674 degrees awarded •
525 colleges offer this program
Business Analytics
9,273 degrees awarded •
172 colleges offer this program
Business/Managerial Economics
4,583 degrees awarded •
193 colleges offer this program
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
2,898 degrees awarded •
126 colleges offer this program
Data Analytics, General
1,675 degrees awarded •
106 colleges offer this program
Financial Analytics
1,644 degrees awarded •
32 colleges offer this program
Educational Evaluation and Research
789 degrees awarded •
50 colleges offer this program
Best Colleges for Becoming a Management analysts
Ranked by Repit grade, then by degrees in related programs. These are the top-rated colleges that prepare students to become management analysts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do management analysts make?
The median annual salary for management analysts is $101,190.
What education do management analysts need?
Most management analysts positions require a bachelor's degree.
Common degree programs include Business Administration and Management, General, Business/Commerce, General, Management Science.
Is becoming management analysts a good career choice?
Management analysts is projected to see +8.8% job growth from 2024 to 2034,
which is faster than average for all occupations. With approximately 98,100 job openings expected annually,
there are good opportunities for those entering the field.
What are the best colleges for management analysts?
Top colleges for aspiring management analysts include
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor, University of Southern California, Boston University, New York University, Northwestern University.
These schools are ranked based on their Repit grade and the number of graduates in related programs.
What other job titles are similar to management analysts?
Management analysts may also be known as: Administrative Analyst, Administrative Support Coordinator, Business Analyst, Business Consultant, Business Development Analyst, Business Management Analyst, Business Management Consultant, Business Operations Analyst, Business Process Analyst, Business Process Consultant, Clerical Methods Analyst, Commercial Specialist, Dealer Analyst, Employment Programs Analyst, Forms Analyst, Health Information Management Business Analyst (HIM Business Analyst), Health Information Management Data Analyst (HIM Data Analyst), Health Program Analyst, Health Program Specialist, Health Systems Analyst.
These titles often refer to similar roles with varying responsibilities or specializations.