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Budget Analysts

Education

A bachelor's degree usually is the minimum educational requirement for budget analyst jobs, but some organizations prefer or require a master's degree. Entry-level budget analysts usually begin with limited responsibilities but can be promoted to intermediate-level positions within one to two years, and to senior positions with additional experience.

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Related College Majors

Accounting. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $14,402.00 per year

Finance, General. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $17,015.00 per year

Accounting and Finance. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $17,636.00 per year

Public Finance. - More About This Major

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Average Tuition (excluding room and board) for Schools with this major: $29,102.00 per year

Military Training

Job training consists of classroom instruction. Training length varies depending on specialty. Course content typically includes:

  • Financial management techniques, including budget preparation and review
  • Military accounting
  • Duties of finance and accounting managers
  • Personnel management and payroll procedures
  • Statistical analysis and fiscal planning

General Qualifications

Budget analysts must abide by strict ethical standards. Integrity, objectivity and confidentiality are all essential when dealing with financial information, and budget analysts must avoid any per...

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Knowledge

  • Economics and Accounting
  • English Language
  • Mathematics
  • Administration and Management
  • Computers and Electronics

Most Common Education Levels

The level of education attained by people currently working in this career.

Most Common Education

Schools with the Highest Enrollment for Featured Major

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School
Number of Students
University of Phoenix-Online C...
503,019
Ashford University
117,643
Kaplan University-Davenport Ca...
111,355
Houston Community College
89,207
Lone Star College System
80,015
Arizona State University
76,438
Austin Community College District
70,326
American Public University System
69,384
University of Minnesota-Twin C...
65,213
Liberty University
64,610