Specializing in Quantitative Methods in Educational Psychology develops in graduates a strong and marketable base in quantitative research methods.<br>There is a well-documented shortage of professionals with quantitative skills, making graduates with such competencies in high demand.<br>Doctoral programs want students with quantitative research and data analysis skills.<br>Across content areas and degree types, having strong quantitative research and data analysis skills makes applicants more competitive and better suited for doctoral work.<br>A recent report revealed there are more than twice the number of job positions advertised for quantitative methodologists as there were graduates with such skills.<br>Forbes listed the ability to analyze quantitative data as a ?top skill? needed on any r?sum?.<br>Job openings can be found in such places as federal and state governments, state and local educational agencies, private industry, consulting firms, non-profit organizations, and offices of institutional research in post-secondary institutions.