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.
- Private, for profit91.96%
- Private, not for profit3.16%
- Self-employed2.77%
- Federal government1.11%
- 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
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
Gray states indicate no data available
Education & Interests
Most Common Education Levels
People in this career achieve this level of education.
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Bachelor's degree 95%
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Master's degree 5%
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High school 0%
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Some college 0%
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Doctoral degree 0%
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Associate's degree 0%
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Post baccalaureate 0%
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Less than high school 0%
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Post-doctoral training 0%
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Post-master's certificate 0%
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First professional degree 0%
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Post-secondary certificate 0%
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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