25. Market Research Analyst
Median Salary in USD: 72,880
Minimum Salary in USD: 33,950
Job Outlook (Growth in %): 23.00
In today’s ever so competitive business environment, where the whole world is a potential marketplace, companies try to ascertain the profitability of their ventures. It is like knowing the depth of water before jumping in. And that’s what market research analysts who rank 25th on our list of entry level job opportunities for economics majors do (they do not measure water’s depth). They review, analyze and predict possible market trends which will affect product sale and brand acceptance by the consumers. They determine what is more marketable. They create reports, charts and statistical information about consumer behavior. Their information and insights help businesses change their product positioning alter product packaging to make it more appealing to the customers. Some of the most important skills are complex data analysis, familiarity with statistics, forward-thinking and data interpretation skills.
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