The M.S. in Data Analytics provides an interdisciplinary approach to data analytics that covers both the foundational mathematical knowledge of data science and the computational methods and tools for preprocessing, interpreting, analyzing, representing and visualizing data sets. Graduates of the program will have a foundation in data analytics that will prepare them for a professional career or entry into a Ph. D. program.
Learning Outcomes
- Exhibit understanding of the key technologies in data storage, data management, data warehousing and analysis.
- Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of foundational statistical methods to collect data, analyze and draw inferences from data and interpret the results.
- Use data analytics methods and tools to preprocess and clean data sets; discover patterns; extract knowledge from raw data sets; represent, interpret and evaluate data and predict future behavior, patterns and trends.
- Manage, store and analyze big data sets that cannot be handled using traditional database systems.
- Exhibit the ability to apply various elements of statistics and computer science to solve real-world problems and use appropriate visual, verbal and written media to effectively present and communicate findings.
- Demonstrate the ability to apply Artificial Intelligence and other emerging technologies to analyze data for complex perceptual problems such as computer vision and natural language understanding.
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Tuition Estimates
On-campus
$12,816*
Online
$13,833*
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Career Outlook & Potential Earnings
Graduates of this program may find opportunities in the following careers. Data sourced from O*NET OnLine by the U.S. Department of Labor.
Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary
Plan, direct, or coordinate the academic, administrative, or auxiliary activities of kindergarten, elementary, or secondary schools.
Median Annual Wage
$105,870
Wage Range
$76,280 – $167,770
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Post-master’s certificate
Special Education Teachers, Middle School
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visu
Teach academic, social, and life skills to middle school students with learning, emotional, or physical disabilities. Includes teachers who specialize and work with students who are blind or have visual impairments; students who are deaf or have hearing impairments; and students with intellectual disabilities.
Median Annual Wage
$66,810
Wage Range
$49,420 – $102,510
Projected Growth
Below Average
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Master’s degree
Data Scientists
Bright OutlookDevelop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data m
Develop and implement a set of techniques or analytics applications to transform raw data into meaningful information using data-oriented programming languages and visualization software. Apply data mining, data modeling, natural language processing, and machine learning to extract and analyze information from large structured and unstructured datasets. Visualize, interpret, and report data findings. May create dynamic data reports.
Median Annual Wage
$120,230
Wage Range
$67,240 – $199,130
Projected Growth
Bright
Data Warehousing Specialists
Bright OutlookDesign, model, or implement corporate data warehousing activities. Program and configure warehouses of database information and provide support to warehouse users.
Median Annual Wage
$139,500
Wage Range
$86,240 – $204,000
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, High school diploma or equivalent, Post-secondary certificate
Statisticians
Bright OutlookDevelop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatist
Develop or apply mathematical or statistical theory and methods to collect, organize, interpret, and summarize numerical data to provide usable information. May specialize in fields such as biostatistics, agricultural statistics, business statistics, or economic statistics. Includes mathematical and survey statisticians.
Median Annual Wage
$105,650
Wage Range
$64,000 – $174,050
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Master’s degree, Bachelor’s degree, Doctoral degree
Clinical Data Managers
Bright OutlookApply knowledge of health care and database management to analyze clinical data, and to identify and report trends.
Median Annual Wage
$120,230
Wage Range
$67,240 – $199,130
Projected Growth
Bright
Top Skills:
Typical Education:
Bachelor’s degree, Associate’s degree, Post-baccalaureate certificate
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