by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2020-2021, business analytics was the 498th most popular major nationwide with 823 degrees awarded. This represents a 34.9% increase in business analytics degrees awarded over the prior year's total of 536.
This year's Best Business Analytics Schools ranking compares 7 of them to identify the best overall programs in the country. Explore this or one of our many other custom business analytics rankings further below.
New students will need to have completed high school or a GED program and each school will have their own minimum GPA and SAT/ACT test requirements. Specific business analytics careers may require a certain level of degree attainment or additional certifications beyond that.
There are various different levels of business analytics degrees. You can spend many years getting as high as a in business analytics to something that takes less time like a . The time it takes to complete a business analytics degree varies depending on the program.
| Degree | Credit Requirements | Typical Program Length |
|---|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 60-70 credits | 2 years |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 120 credits | 4 years |
| Master’s Degree | 50-70 credits | 1-3 years |
| Doctorate | Program required coursework including thesis or dissertation | At least 4 years |
As you might expect, salaries for business analytics graduates vary depending on the level of education that was acquired.
Business Analytics is one of 4 different types of Data Analytics programs to choose from.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Data Analytics, General | 493 |
| Financial Analytics | 13 |
| Data Analytics, Other | 7 |
| Data Visualization | 2 |
