2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Data Analytics

Data Analytics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #<nil> most popular master's degree major concentration in the country. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.

College Factual looked at 22 colleges and universities when compiling its 2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Data Analytics ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 346 master's degrees in data analytics during the 2019-2020 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Data Analytics School for Your Master's Degree

The data analytics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Data Analytics ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality data analytics program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Data Analytics Schools

We have also developed a number of other rankings to help guide you in your decision-making process. To begin with, if this is not the degree level you are most interested in, you may want to check out one of the others noted above. If you would prefer to limit your search to a specific state or region of the county, see our rankings by location. On top of that, you can visit our other rankings for data analytics.

 

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Data Analytics in the United States

Below you'll see a list of the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in data analytics.

10 Most Well Attended Schools for Data Analytics Students Working on Their Master's

1

Bentley University
Waltham, MA

94 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MA

#1 Best Quality In MA

Bentley University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in data analytics. Located in the small city of Waltham, Bentley is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in data analytics in Massachusetts. More information about a master’s in data analytics from Bentley University

2

Ohio University - Athens Campus
Athens, OH

67 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Ohio University - Athens Campus is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in data analytics. Located in the distant town of Athens, OHIO Athens is a public university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in data analytics from Ohio University - Athens Campus

3

The University of Texas at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

61 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In TX

#1 Best Quality In TX

The University of Texas at San Antonio is a popular decision for students interested in a master's degree in data analytics. UTSA is a very large public university located in the large city of San Antonio. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in data analytics in Texas. More information about a master’s in data analytics from The University of Texas at San Antonio

4

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN

27 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MN

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is a popular decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in data analytics. SMU MN is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the town of Winona. More information about a master’s in data analytics from Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota

5

The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington, TX

21 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In TX

#2 Best Quality In TX

UT Arlington is a very large public university located in the large city of Arlington. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in data analytics in Texas. More information about a master’s in data analytics from The University of Texas at Arlington

6

Bowling Green State University - Main Campus
Bowling Green, OH

17 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In OH

#1 Best Quality In OH

Located in the town of Bowling Green, BGSU is a public university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in data analytics in Ohio. More information about a master’s in data analytics from Bowling Green State University - Main Campus

7

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

16 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

DePaul is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Chicago. More information about a master’s in data analytics from DePaul University

7

University of San Diego
San Diego, CA

16 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In CA

#1 Best Quality In CA

Located in the large city of San Diego, USD is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in data analytics in California. More information about a master’s in data analytics from University of San Diego

9

Regent University
Virginia Beach, VA

8 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In VA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Virginia Beach, Regent is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. More information about a master’s in data analytics from Regent University

10

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Most Popular In OH

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the large city of Cincinnati, Xavier is a private not-for-profit university with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in data analytics from Xavier University

 

Data Analytics by Region

View the Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Data Analytics for a specific region near you.

Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Great Lakes

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Data Analytics Related Rankings by Major

One of 44 majors within the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies area of study, Data Analytics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Data Analytics Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Business Analytics	258
Data Analytics, General	88

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	1,835
Nutrition Science	1,253
Sustainability Science	1,087
International Studies	883
Behavioral Science	853
Computational Science	832
Human Computer Interaction	620
Museum Studies	549
Biological & Physical Science	487
Peace Studies & Conflict Resolution	456

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
• Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard). More about our data sources and methodologies.