North Carolina's SAS programming pathway prepares students for data analysis careers using SAS software. Students develop expertise in SAS programming language, data manipulation, statistical analysis, and reporting. Strong demand in banking, insurance, and healthcare sectors creates career opportunities.
Curriculum covers SAS fundamentals, data step programming, statistical procedures, and report generation. Students work with real datasets and create data analysis projects. Learning emphasizes practical SAS application in business contexts.
Graduates work as SAS programmers, data analysts, business analysts, and statistical analysts for financial institutions, healthcare organizations, and corporations. Many advance to senior analyst and lead programmer roles.
SAS Programming at a Glance
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Courses
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Credentials
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Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
North Carolina's SAS programming curriculum aligns with SAS certification standards. Students complete 4-6 pathway units covering SAS programming and data analysis as defined by NC DPI.
Programs teach SAS best practices and practical data analysis. Students develop SAS certification preparation.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course | Code |
|---|---|
| SAS Programming I | BP20 |
| SAS Programming II | BP22 |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Junior SAS Programmer
Entry LevelSalary range: $65,970 - $113,720
Adjusted for cost of living: $70,076
SAS Programmer
ExperiencedSalary range: $65,970 - $113,720
Adjusted for cost of living: $101,731
Senior SAS Analyst
ExperiencedSalary range: $72,600 - $130,070
Adjusted for cost of living: $104,844
Lead SAS Programmer
ExperiencedSalary range: $65,970 - $113,720
Adjusted for cost of living: $101,731
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Students intern at financial institutions, healthcare organizations, insurance companies, and analytics firms throughout North Carolina.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in SkillsUSA, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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