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Educational Data Analyst

Also known as: Learning Analytics Specialist, Education Research Analyst, Academic Data Analyst, Student Success Data Analyst

AI Impact Score

4/100

AI is transforming educational data analysis with predictive models for student success, early warning systems, and personalized learning recommendations. Analysts who combine data science skills with deep understanding of educational contexts will drive evidence-based improvements in schools and universities.

$52k – $88k

Salary Range

growing

Growth Outlook

38,000

Total Jobs (US)

+19%

Growth Rate

Task Breakdown

Tasks at Risk (4)

Manual grade and attendance report generationStatic end-of-year cohort analysis without real-time insightsSpreadsheet-based data aggregation across systemsReactive identification of at-risk students after failure

AI-Enhanced Tasks (4)

AI-powered early warning systems for at-risk student identificationPredictive models for enrollment, retention, and graduation ratesAutomated dashboard reporting for administrators and teachersNatural language querying of student data for non-technical staff

Human-Safe Tasks (4)

Interpreting findings within educational policy and equity contextPresenting data insights to school boards and leadershipDesigning ethical data collection that protects student privacyCollaborating with teachers to translate data into classroom practice

Current Skills

Statistical analysis and data interpretationStudent information systems (PowerSchool, Infinite Campus, Banner)Data visualization (Tableau, Power BI, Excel)Research methods and survey designFERPA compliance and student data privacy

Future-Proof Skills

Python or R for educational data analysisMachine learning for student success predictionLearning management system (LMS) analytics (Canvas, Schoology)Equity-centered data analysis frameworksAI ethics in educational technology