Also called: Research Analyst (Gartner-type), Tech Market Analyst
Studies tech companies and products and advises businesses on what to buy and where the market is heading.
You interview 15 companies about their AI chatbots, write a report ranking them and then take calls from big businesses asking which to choose. Your opinions can move millions in sales.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
Bachelor's degree (4-year), about 8 years after high school. Bachelor's degree plus years in tech; strong writing and speaking skills.
Ways in: 4-year college, On-the-job training. Training cost: $15k – $60k.
Majors to look at: Information Systems, Economics, Journalism.
Growing faster than average (about 7% over 10 years). Tracks market research analysts.
Medium risk for 10 years. AI drafts market research and reports quickly, but trusted judgment and client advice stay human.
Classes: AP Economics, AP English Language, AP Statistics.
Official data: O*NET occupation 13-1161.
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