Analysts generally evaluate investment opportunities by studying trends, evaluating data, and meeting with company officials to glean insights. Analysts can specialize in a variety of fields, including computers, finance, and management. Degrees are available at all levels, but graduate degrees offer the best advantage to jobseekers. Analysts generally work in banks, insurance companies, security firms, and IT companies. Examples of specific types of analysts include business analysts, computer systems analysts, IT business analysts, ratings analysts, and risk analysts. The average salaries for careers related to analysts range from $65,000 - $84,000, depending on specialty.