Internships are one of the best ways to break into data analytics. Whether you're a college student, a recent graduate, or changing careers, an internship gives you real-world project experience, mentorship, and often a path to a full-time offer.
24 jobs found
Business Analyst
Landmark Credit Union — Brookfield, Wisconsin, United States
IT Business Analyst
Ardmore Home Design — City of Industry, California, United States
Business Analyst II
Earnest — Not specified
Senior Data Analyst – People Analytics
IMC — Chicago, Illinois, United States
Business Analyst
CNS — Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States
Associate Business Data Analyst
Fastly — San Francisco, California, United States
Lead Business Analyst
NYU — New York, New York, United States
Co-op/Intern Business Analyst
Kinaxis — Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Time-Series Signal Processing and Data Analyst Intern
Renesas Electronics — Columbia, Maryland, United States
IT Business Analyst-Finance
Cordova — Omaha, Nebraska, United States
What You Need to Know
Data analyst internships typically pay between $20 and $35 per hour for paid positions, with some top tech companies offering $40+/hour. Most internships last 10–16 weeks and are available in summer, though some companies offer year-round rotational programs. The skills you'll use most are SQL, Excel, and basic visualization — internships are designed to be learning experiences, so employers don't expect deep expertise. Building 2–3 strong portfolio projects before applying dramatically increases your chances. During your internship, focus on understanding the business context of your analysis, not just the technical execution — this is what separates interns who get full-time offers from those who don't. Many of the best internship programs are at large companies (banks, tech firms, consulting companies) that have structured analytics training.