MS in Data Analytics

An applied, STEM-designated degree, the MS in Data Analytics is ideal for working professionals in or adjacent to the analytics/data field who want to grow their knowledge and skills, as well as those not associated with the field who want to break into the profession.

Current students are also welcome to apply, especially those majoring in engineering, mechanical engineering and business, along with science majors who plan to enter the analytics field.

Program Highlights

• 100% online with asynchronous coursework allows for optimal flexibility
• STEM-designated
• Opportunities for collaboration with the MS in Business Analytics program
• Rolling admissions

Program Outcomes

• Students will define problems, evaluate data-driven insights and propose solutions for decision making
• Students will recognize the importance of responsible data management and evaluate ethical and legal obligations when using data
• Students will coordinate and manage data projects within interdisciplinary teams, applying project management principles and fostering collaboration
• Students will analyze complex problems and evaluate solutions using critical thinking and problem-solving strategies
• Students will apply statistical methods and tests to analyze data and evaluate inferences drawn from results
• Students will develop predictive models and prescribe actionable insights to address business challenges
• Students will create effective visualizations of complex data and present findings to non-technical audiences clearly
• Students will apply advanced AI and machine learning techniques to real-world problems, customizing models, tuning parameters and optimizing algorithms to enhance performance
• Students will acquire raw data from diverse sources, clean and preprocess data and prepare it for analysis and decision-making
• Students will use common programming languages to develop and implement computational solutions for data analysis and problem-solving
• Students will examine and analyze emerging trends in data analytics, interpreting their implications

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of data scientists is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations. In fact, it’s named as one of the top five fastest-growing occupations in the country between now and 2033.

As such, graduates of the MS in Data Analytics degree program at Thomas Jefferson University will be well-suited to apply for a number of high-paying roles. Glassdoor notes that the total pay range for a Data Analyst specifically in Philadelphia is $90K to $137K.

Related roles include:

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Management Analyst
• Market Research Analyst
• Operations Research Analyst
• Business Analyst
• Supply Chain Analyst
• Business Intelligence Analyst
• Quantitative Analyst
• Risk Analyst