by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 22 U.S. colleges awarded 294 degrees and certificates in Data Analytics, Other. Master’s degrees are the most popular award, at 62% of graduates. Its 8 related occupations pay an average median salary of $103,931 a year.
Studying Data Analytics, Other covers Any Instructional Program In Data Analytics Not Listed Above. Examples: [Social Media Trend Spotting].
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, data analytics, other is a widely-pursued major, with 294 degrees awarded annually. 22 colleges award data analytics, other degrees, an average of 13 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 72.
By level, the 294 awards include 20 certificates, 89 bachelor’s degrees, 181 master’s degrees and 4 doctorates.
Women earned 45% of data analytics, other degrees and certificates in the latest year (131 of 294). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (155) and Black or African American (23), and international students earned 59.
The most common data analytics, other credential is the master’s degree: 181 of the 294 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to data analytics, other call most for Critical Thinking, Active Listening and Reading Comprehension, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Inductive Reasoning.
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How long a data analytics, other degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 20 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 89 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 181 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 4 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to data analytics, other, at 65.0%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 65.0% |
| Master’s degree | 20.8% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.8% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.6% |
| Some college courses | 3.1% |
| Doctoral degree | 2.1% |
| Post-doctoral training | 0.6% |
Source: O*NET Online.
8 occupations are related to Data Analytics, Other, with an average median salary of $103,931; the strongest outlook belongs to Management Analysts, at 12.6% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Program Analyst, Business Consultant and Reports Analyst.
The occupation related to data analytics, other with the most projected jobs is Postsecondary Teachers, All Other, at 964,215.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | 964,215 | -0.1% |
| Computer Programmers | 666,800 | 11.7% |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Management Analysts | 484,759 | 12.6% |
| Statisticians | 307,132 | 6.6% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Biostatisticians | 76,966 | 7.4% |
The highest-paying occupation related to data analytics, other is Business Intelligence Analysts, with a median salary of $143,840.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Computer Programmers | $109,892 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Postsecondary Teachers, All Other | $68,967 |
| Management Analysts | $51,034 |
Data Analytics, Other has 4 similar majors in the Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies field, which together award 17,278 degrees a year; the largest are Business Analytics (11,624), Financial Analytics (2,786) and Data Analytics, General (2,719). Browse all Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Business Analytics | 11,624 |
| Financial Analytics | 2,786 |
| Data Analytics, General | 2,719 |
| Data Visualization | 149 |
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