Analyst programmer

i am confuse about which position is higher in IT hierarchy.
Is Analyst programmer is lowere position then Programmer or What is next phase after Analyst programmer.

Actually I have 4+ years experience in IT field as a Software developer with Desktop application and Web application also. But now i got the apportunity for Application programming, so i am confused to accept this apportunity or not ?

Please help me ?

Thanks,
Dipak Lolage.