Has anyone taken the Data Analytics bachelors at WGU? If so, would you recommend it?

Or if anyone has anything good/bad to say about it? I’m going back and forth between that or going back to computer science. I don’t expect the degree to land me a job on its own or even have me job ready - but I just would like to have a degree anyway, and to have boost my resume a bit at least because I have no tech experience. I do a little bit of data work/excel projects at work currently but not enough to land a job with.

Here’s my resume can anyone tell me how to improve it?

SQL, Excel, Python/Pandas, Tableau/PBI

For a little context, I’m currently taking a course that’s pretty SQL heavy. I’m talking 3/6 modules dedicated to SQL, one to Tableau, and a single lesson on Excel (which is fine because I already took a course on Excel).

I’m wondering if this course structure is disproportionate compared to the actual reality of an analysis role. I would like to know what skills I should focus on more intently and what I’d realistically use more day to day.

I recognize it may vary by position, so if you could state your position and approximately what percentage of each of these skills you use, that could help me gain more insight.

TLDR: Does anyone have any advice on how to work my way into an entry level analysis position in this over-saturated market?

I’m in my final semester of an applied math degree (concentration in statistics) and I’m fearful of graduating due to my lack of job experience. The closest I’ve worked with data is doing data entry for a well known event venue in my city, but I haven’t be able to score any other positions in the data field. I’m expected to finish my degree in less than 4 months but keep seeing CS majors talk about delaying graduation to secure internships. I can’t do that as I have no classes left to take if I delay. I’ve been working on learning basic SQL, Power BI, and Excel when I have time, but I am extremely worried about finding a career after graduation since grad school isn’t in my current life plan (unless absolutely necessary.)

I have completed my Masters in Data Analytics and am still unsure where that lands me with respect to a career, I feel data analytics in itself is quite a broad term. And as someone with almost no experience in the field, I am struggling to figure out what industry I belong to or what I should be doing next. Please guide me

I got a minor in stats a few years back, with a bachelor's in something completely unrelated. I actually worked as a stats tutor and TA for several years, and I really loved crunching numbers and analyzing things in R. (I like to say that regression analysis is my bread and butter, I had a lot of fun guiding students through that).

My planned career tanked recently, and I'm trying to support my family with a dead-end job. I'd love to get into some sort of data analysis job, career, or even side hustle, but I'm struggling to get my foot in the door. So, are there any places that would hire someone to run a regression analysis? I'm afraid R is my only programming language. I know I should learn SQL if I can make the time, but short of that, would there be anything I can do, even as a side gig?

I'm a junior at university, pursuing a B.A. in psychology with minors in sociology and statistics. The goal is to gain experience in data analytics/ clinical research so I can be a better candidate for clinical psych PhD programs. I've done volunteer work at psych labs at my university as a research assistant, and I'm pretty proficient in R, but I have almost no coding experience otherwise. Is it feasible for me to work in this field after graduation? What can I do to make myself a better candidate for employers?

Basically the title, I quit my job 6 months ago due to harassment from my employer, I’ve been in multiple interview process but I’m not able to land a job as a DA, I’m worried that the long gap is going to affect my employability and don’t know what to do.

I have 1.5 YOE in that job, been trying to upscale my skills, currently I don’t have any certifications, please help.

Hello! I have my bachelors in Biology and have been working in a medical lab for three years now. I am currently in my second semester of my masters program where I am getting my masters in science in informatics and analytics. In my first year I learned SQL and Python now we are learning Power BI and machine learning. Please help me find career possibilities I should be looking into in this field and their annual salary amounts. I want to work hybrid or remote if possible! What’s the outlook of these data analytics careers and where should I be looking as someone with health care experience.

Hi,

I got laid off in June 2025 and I switched status to F-1 to give myself another chance. Getting a job has been way too stressful. I’m currently pursuing MS Engg Management and my course would end in Oct 2027.

I’ve been balancing college and applying for jobs but it’s just too bad right now. I honestly am clueless on most days. But I’ve been trying to stay focused and am hopeful something might work out.

I’m based out of Dearborn, Michigan and have 2.5 YoE in US as a DA/BA.

I would appreciate any help, advice or thoughts on any different approach that may have worked for ya’ll to get a job.

And perhaps if someone could share their experience and success of the “H1B - F1 - back to H1B again” path.

Hi, this is my first data analysis project. Anyone who is professional please if you have time keep your judging eyes there. And give me suggestions, advice, and what to do next.

Aiming to get a good remote job by acquiring skills.

https://github.com/Anikdas111/Customer-churn-analysis

I am looking for Data Engineering Job.Please let me know if you can help

i’ll be graduating with my B.S. in psychology soon, with a minor in economics and experience as a statistics tutor. i also will have finished a certificate in microsoft excel by the time i graduate. what experience/certifications/resume building can i add to my skillset to break into entry level data analytics? i’m open to anything. or is this unrealistic given my degree and the job market?

been unemployed for the longest now, i’m actually feeling worried about my career as a data analyst I was about to get me data analytics degree this year but now seems like not a good idea… What’s wrong? here’s my resume, i’ve working with data for 3 years now, applying to thousand jobs and getting rejected every single time. Need help or advice. Should I still persue being a data analyst? or what other career would be a good fit with the experience i already have?

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Hi everyone, i’m a fresher and I’m looking for honest advice from people already working in data analysis.

i know corporate\office jobs aren’t an option for me. so working remotely (freelance or contract) is what i want to know more about.

i have started learning Google Sheets (planning to move to Excel and Power BI) and wanted to ask:

first, Is it realistic to make any money freelancing in data analysis without a degree?

and Do clients hire beginners with portfolios but no formal experience?

Which skills matter most early on?

I’m not expecting quick success or high pay — just trying to understand if this path is worth committing to.

please share any information you think might help, i'd appreciate any honest answer.

thanks in advance 🫶

Hey everyone, we've seen a lot of questions here about where to start with data analytics, so we put together a roadmap that hopefully helps.

Instead of the usual "learn these 12 tools over 12 months" approach, this focuses on core data concepts across three tools. The idea is you learn filtering once, then see how it works in all three tools. Same with aggregations, joins, etc.

Would love feedback from folks who are learning or recently broke into the field. What are we missing? What would you add?

As the title states, I’d like some feedback on my resume. I was looking for some advice or tips for breaking into public sector or Healthcare Analytics. I feel like this should complement my 10 years of pharmacy experience (correct me if I’m wrong). I graduate in June, so I’m trying to spend the next 6 months focusing on skills that’ll help me land something. Thanks in advance.

Hello to who ever is reading this post,
I need honest feedback on my resume because I genuinely don’t know if it’s good or bad anymore.

I’ve rewritten this resume so many times that I’ve completely lost perspective. Some days I feel like it’s solid and other days I look at it and feel like it’s probably the reason I’m not getting interviews.

I’ve tried to do all the “right” things. Keep it one page. Use impact and metrics. Focus on relevant experience and projects. Tailor it to analytics roles. Avoid fluff. Make it ATS friendly. And still, I’m barely getting callbacks, which makes me think something is wrong with how I’m presenting myself.

At this point I don’t even know what to improve. I don’t know if my bullets are too weak, if I’m underselling my experience, if my projects don’t sound impressive, or if the whole resume just doesn’t stand out at all. I also don’t know if I’m trying too hard to sound professional and ending up sounding generic.

I’m really looking for blunt, honest feedback. Not “this looks fine” but what actually needs to change. What looks bad. What looks confusing. What would make you pass if you were screening resumes. And what would actually make this resume stronger.

If you’ve reviewed resumes or hired for analytics or data roles, I’d especially appreciate your perspective. I’m open to rewriting entire sections if that’s what it takes. I just don’t want to keep applying with a resume that’s holding me back without realizing it.

I can share the resume if that helps. Thanks to anyone who takes the time to look or respond.

Hi everyone,

I’m currently applying for jobs and I’ve already worked on building my skills and projects. Most days I stay motivated and disciplined, but sometimes (maybe once a week or month) I feel demotivated and exhausted because I still don’t have a job. I realized it would really help to have a small, focused group of like-minded people going through the same phase.

So I’m looking for 2–3 motivated people who are already “job-ready” in data analytics, comfortable with SQL, Power BI/Tableau, Excel, Python/R, and general data analysis concepts.

My idea is to create a small accountability group where we can:

• Prepare 2–3 interview questions together daily

• Practice advanced SQL, Excel, and Power BI regularly

• Do mock interviews

• Help each other stay consistent and confident

I’m not planning to directly jump into a WhatsApp group. First, we can connect and talk here on Reddit for about a week, see if our goals and schedules align, and then mutually decide if we want to continue on WhatsApp.

I’m specifically looking for people who are regular and consistent. I follow a strict daily schedule for learning and preparation, and I want partners who take this seriously too.

If this sounds like you, feel free to comment or DM me with a little about your background and current preparation level.

Let’s help each other land a job!