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Credit Analysts

General Information

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decisionmaking.

Business Breakdown

People in this career work in these sectors.

  1. Private, for profit91.96%
  2. Private, not for profit3.16%
  3. Self-employed2.77%
  4. Federal government1.11%
  5. State and local government0.97%

Workplace at a Glance

What you can expect to experience while on the job

  • Responsibility
  • Exposure to job hazards
  • Physical activity
  • Decision making
  • Repetitiveness
  • Level of competition
  • Time pressure

Industry areas

  • Finance

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Salary

Salary Information

Median Salary This is the median, or the midpoint, of the salary range for this career.

$78,850

State-by-state Salary

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Salary Range Salary varies based on years of experience, degree level and location.

$34,710
$129,380
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Education & Interests

Most Common Education Levels

People in this career achieve this level of education.

  • Bachelor's degree 95%
  • Master's degree 5%
  • High school 0%
  • Some college 0%
  • Doctoral degree 0%
  • Associate's degree 0%
  • Post baccalaureate 0%
  • Less than high school 0%
  • Post-doctoral training 0%
  • Post-master's certificate 0%
  • First professional degree 0%
  • Post-secondary certificate 0%

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PERSONALITY CHARACTERISTICS

You may find this career fulfilling if you consider yourself to be:

  • Conventional — You have an interest in following procedures and regulations to organize information or data.
  • Enterprising — You have an interest in managing, negotiating and marketing, or leading and advising others.

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Skills at a Glance

Skills helpful in this career

  • Verbal skills
  • Critical thinking & problem solving
  • Equipment operation & maintenance
  • Math & science skills
  • Technology design & control
  • Leadership

Knowledge

  • Economics and Accounting
  • Mathematics
  • English Language
  • Administrative
  • Law and Government

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Data supplied by Bureau of Labor Statistics, National Center of Education Statistics, Defense Manpower Data Center (View our update schedule). Contact any business, college or military service branch to answer additional questions.