Transform Data and Your Career with Webster’s MS in Data Analytics
Business and organizations have access to an unprecedented amount of data, and need skilled, detail-oriented analysts to translate it into information for making strategic business decisions. Earning a Master of Science in Data Analytics from Webster University will give you the skills to meet these business challenges in a wide range of data science careers.
Our MS in Data Analytics program will help you develop skills by integrating key business concepts with the latest methods and technologies to not only solve problems efficiently, but also identify opportunities for growth.
You will take rigorous business and data science degree courses taught by faculty mentors who are dedicated to preparing you for the top-paying data science jobs in the country.
Choose Webster for Your MS in Data Analytics
Get Real-World Experience
As a student in our Data Analytics program, you’ll use SAP HANA data warehousing tools to design, build and load a data warehouse before using MDX queries to create data marts and interactive dashboards. You’ll also benefit from a practicum, in which you’ll examine real-world case studies and apply data mining processes for experience you can pull from in your future data science career.
Collaborate With Professors and Peers
Small classes — with a maximum of 20 students — in our MS in Data Analytics program offer opportunities for you to work closely with your peers on practical projects and concepts. You can also enjoy personalized learning with our esteemed faculty.
Learn the Latest Technologies
In your Data Analytics degree courses, you’ll use the latest technologies, including SAP’s BusinessObjects Business Intelligence and Microsoft’s Power BI, as well as others from leading companies, like Oracle and Tableau. You’ll also learn programming languages, such as Python and R, to help you prepare for almost any data science career you’re interested in.
Save Money With an MS in Data Analytics from Webster
If you’re a current Webster undergraduate and continue your Webster journey in our Data Analytics program, you could be eligible for our Grad-to-Grad scholarship program — worth up to $2,000.
“The coursework is engaging and relevant, with a focus on practical experience. The professors are supportive and ensure they know each student.”
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Master of Science in Data Analytics
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Or Consider The Data Analytics Graduate Certificate
Specialized Coursework Over Shorter Period of Time
Webster University also offers the Data Analytics Graduate Certificate to professionals who want to pursue specialized knowledge in the field of Data Analytics without pursing the full master's degree. The Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics focuses on developing and applying data analytics skills to fulfill significant needs in the business community.
What Can You Do With Master’s in Data Analytics?
When you graduate from Webster’s Data Analytics program, you’ll join a growing group of successful alumni making impacts in the field. As many as 90% of our graduates have secured a job in data science or received a promotion to an analytics position.
Our graduates understand that many of the solutions to today’s business challenges and opportunities begin with data analytics. That’s why businesses and organizations across the country seek out our highly knowledgeable and skilled data science graduates to harness the power of data to maximize its potential benefit.
With our Master of Science in Data Analytics on your resume, you’ll have your pick of industries for jobs in data science that include, but are not limited to:
- Data Scientist, Architect or Engineer
- Operations or Transportation Analyst
- Statistician
- Project Manager
- IT Systems Analyst
- Business Intelligence or Systems Analyst
- Qualitative Analyst
- Data Consultant or Analyst
- Market Research or Financial Analyst
Salaries for Data Science Program Graduates
When you graduate with your MS in Data Analytics from Webster, not only will you benefit from an impressive salary, but also an astounding data science career outlook.
The median annual wage for data scientists is $103,500 — according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Even better, jobs for professionals with a data science degree are expected to grow by 36% by 2031. That’s more than seven times the average for all other occupations.
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