Expected Annual Pay (Texas)
$55,430
Average salary range
Job Title
Analyst / Data Collector / Researcher
Discover a rewarding career path dedicated to inspiring and educating the next generation of learners.
Job Outlook (Texas)
+15%
Employment growth
Level of Education Required
Bachelor’s degree
Minimum requirement
Credentials or Licenses Required
None
Licenses / Certificates
Work Experience Typically Required
People in this role often have some experience working with data or supporting research. This experience can come from school, internships, or jobs.
Related experience needed
What is this role responsible for day to day?
As an analyst, data collector, or researcher, your day focuses on gathering, analyzing, and interpreting data to support decision-making, evaluation, or research. You might:
- Collect quantitative and qualitative data
- Clean, organize, and manage datasets
- Analyze trends and patterns in data
- Prepare reports, summaries, or visualizations
- Support program evaluation or research studies
- Collaborate with program staff, researchers, or leadership
Career Snapshots
Explore different career paths within education and find the one that fits your passion
Kayla
Kayla previously worked as a child care teacher. She became interested in how data could be used to improve programs and moved into an analyst role supporting program evaluation and decision-making. In this role, she collects and analyzes data, prepares summaries, and shares insights with program and leadership teams. Eventually, she wants to work in advocacy or public policy for early childhood.
Marcus
Marcus works as a data collector and researcher on multi-site early childhood studies. Daily responsibilities include coordinating data collection, reviewing data quality, and contributing to research reports. He is getting hands-on experience with research methods and soon wants to go to graduate school so that one day he can lead his own research teams.
Leah
Leah recently graduated college and began working as an analyst after supporting an early childhood research team in college. In her current role, she helps collect and organize data, prepares reports, and learns from more experienced team members. She is interested in special education and hopes to use data and research to better support children with diverse learning needs.
What are some skills or personal traits that people in this role typically have?
People in this role are detail‑oriented, analytical, and methodical. You are comfortable working with data, enjoy problem‑solving, and communicate findings clearly to others.
What are some jobs that people had earlier in their careers?
People in this role often previously worked as:
People in this role often previously worked as:
- Research Assistants
- Program Coordinators or Support Staff
- Data or Administrative Assistants
What are some jobs that people in this role have later in their careers?
With experience, people in this role may move into:
With experience, people in this role may move into:
- Senior Research or Evaluation Roles
- Policy or Program Management Positions
- Data Science, Consulting, or Leadership Roles