What interests fit a Data Analyst?
Career-interest patterns ONET associates with the occupation Business Intelligence Analysts*, the occupation behind the Data Analyst role.
How to read this
These are the career interests O*NET associates with people working in this occupation. They describe common interest patterns for the occupation — they are not a test of whether you personally will like or succeed at the role. Use them for self-reflection, not as a verdict.
Career-interest types (O*NET RIASEC)
ONET scores six career-interest dimensions for each occupation. The dimensions below are the ones most strongly associated with this occupation (higher ONET interest scores).
| Interest type | O*NET score | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Conventional | 5.79 | Conventional — likes structured, detail-oriented, organized work. |
| Investigative | 5.41 | Investigative — likes analyzing, researching, and problem-solving. |
| Enterprising | 4.42 | Enterprising — likes leading, persuading, and driving initiatives. |
Specific interest areas
O*NET also records more specific interest areas for the occupation. These describe the kinds of work that people in the occupation tend to be drawn to.
| Interest area | O*NET score |
|---|---|
| Information Technology | 5.46 |
| Mathematics/Statistics | 5.12 |
| Finance | 4.45 |
| Accounting | 4.32 |
| Office Work | 4.05 |
Sources
- National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database: https://www.onetcenter.org/database.html (retrieved 2026-06-25T10:06:39+00:00)
Citation Ledger
| ID | Supports | Evidence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| CIT-01 | Conventional career interest (score 5.79) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-02 | Investigative career interest (score 5.41) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-03 | Enterprising career interest (score 4.42) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-04 | Information Technology interest area (score 5.46) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-05 | Mathematics/Statistics interest area (score 5.12) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-06 | Finance interest area (score 4.45) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-07 | Accounting interest area (score 4.32) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |
| CIT-08 | Office Work interest area (score 4.05) | ONET occupation interest profile (ONET role-fit data) | National Center for ONET Development — ONET 30.3 Database |