Data Analytics
In 16 weeks, gain the skills necessary to start an entry-level job in Data Analytics. Pay $0 upfront, only pay after you're making $40,000 or more.

Why Data Analytics
Data analytics makes sense of information and data to drive decision making, at organizations ranging from early-stage startups to Fortune 500 companies. Specialists in data analytics are often responsible for querying a company’s databases, processing and identifying trends in the data, and constructing data visualizations all in support of key business decisions. If you like working with numbers and finding patterns in the chaos, then data analytics could be the career for you.
Benefits of the field:
- High salaries
- Growth potential
- Flexibility
- Engaging, challenging work

Our graduates work for the world’s top tech companies



Pay $0 upfront
Build a career based on your potential, not your bank account. We invest in your success upfront. Once you’re employed making $40,000 or more, you’ll pay $95 for 60 months.

- Learn in-demand skills
- Land a new job
- Pay only after you’re hired
- Support the next class
Learn on your time, from anywhere, while keeping your day job
Your coursework and meetings are online. Live meetings are only 3-5 hours per week. You can complete the coursework in-between shifts, on weekends – whatever works for your life.

Course Calendar
Monday, January 10
Java Development Course
- At Work 8am – 3pm
- Online Class 3pm – 5pm
- Daycare pick-up 5:15pm
- Family Dinner 6pm
- 1:1 Career Coaching 8pm
Work with a team dedicated to your success
Meet regularly with a career coach and squad of your peers to keep you on track. After you graduate, you’ll join a network of hundreds of Merit America grads.



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How does Merit America Compare?
Merit America | Tech Bootcamp | Community College | |
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Course Length | 14 weeks | 12-20 weeks | 50-100 weeks |
In person/Remote | Remote | Remote | In-person/Remote |
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Maximum Payment/Tuition | $5,700 | $16,000-$19,000 | $5,000-$10,000 |
Certification | |||
Organization Type | Non-profit | For-profit | For-profit or Non-profit |
Job Placement and Training | |||
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Data Analytics cohort
Get the data skills employers are looking for
Data analytics fundamentals
Learn about data types and data structures, and learn how to clean and analyze data with spreadsheets.
Manipulating data with R and SQL
Strengthen your technical skills by learning the programming languages R and SQL. These tools allow you to query databases and analyze data effectively at scale.
Mastering the job search
Building a career as a data analyst goes far beyond technical skills. Standout in the interview process by building an effective resume and cover letter, and learn the best way to answer common technical interview questions.

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Frequently Asked Questions
Merit America provides a blended learning environment where you will participate in live virtual meetings and complete coursework independently online.
We leverage learning tools such as the widely used digital workplace platforms and software, including: Zoom, Slack, Google Suite, and our customized Merit America Learner Portal.
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Eligibility requirements:
If you don’t have a bachelor’s, you’re eligible for the program if:
- You are a fluent English speaker, reader, and writer.
- You currently reside in the U.S. and are authorized to work in the U.S.
- You have access to a device that can connect to the internet.
If you do have a bachelor’s, you’re eligible for the program if all of the above bullets are true as well as:
- Your graduation year was more than 5 years ago AND
- Your income for the last 12 months was less than $35,000.