Massachusetts · Data Analytics

Best colleges for Data Analytics in Massachusetts

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Massachusetts-Amherst, Boston University and University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Massachusetts: 601, 440 and 198 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 17 Massachusetts colleges offer Data Analytics and award 1,613 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Data Analytics program focuses on the systematic computational analysis of data and statistics. It is designed for students interested in discovering, interpreting, and communicating meaningful patterns in data, which is essential for…

Institutions
17
offering CIP 30.71
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,613
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,327
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
74%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Management Analysts
$147,080
BLS OEWS May 2025

17 institutions offering Data Analytics in Massachusetts

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst Public
—60183%——
2Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
—44089%$21,956—
3University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth Public
—19852%——
4Hult International Business School
Cambridge Private not-for-profit
—14167%$42,981—
5Babson College
Wellesley Private not-for-profit
—6093%$30,326—
6Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit
—4291%$21,126—
7Curry College
Milton Private not-for-profit
—3751%$28,321—
8Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Private not-for-profit
—3090%$32,926—
9Tufts University
Medford Private not-for-profit
—2494%$23,570—
10Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston Private not-for-profit
—1268%$32,713—
11Bentley University
Waltham Private not-for-profit
—1087%$31,677—
12Nichols College
Dudley Private not-for-profit
—763%$29,718—
13MGH Institute of Health Professions
Boston Private not-for-profit
—5———
14Regis College
Weston Private not-for-profit
—272%$26,647—
15Western New England University
Springfield Private not-for-profit
—264%$29,327—
16Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater Public
—153%——
17Lasell University
Newton Private not-for-profit
—159%$23,724—

Colleges awarding the most Data Analytics degrees in Massachusetts

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Amherst Public
601Not reported
2Boston University
Boston Private not-for-profit
440Not reported
3University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth
North Dartmouth Public
198Not reported
4Hult International Business School
Cambridge Private not-for-profit
141Not reported
5Babson College
Wellesley Private not-for-profit
60Not reported
6Boston College
Chestnut Hill Private not-for-profit
42Not reported
7Curry College
Milton Private not-for-profit
37Not reported
8Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Worcester Private not-for-profit
30Not reported
9Tufts University
Medford Private not-for-profit
24Not reported
10Wentworth Institute of Technology
Boston Private not-for-profit
12Not reported
Show the other 7 Massachusetts colleges offering Data Analytics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Bentley UniversityWalthamPrivate not-for-profit10
Nichols CollegeDudleyPrivate not-for-profit7
MGH Institute of Health ProfessionsBostonPrivate not-for-profit5
Regis CollegeWestonPrivate not-for-profit2
Western New England UniversitySpringfieldPrivate not-for-profit2
Bridgewater State UniversityBridgewaterPublic1
Lasell UniversityNewtonPrivate not-for-profit1

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Management Analysts (SOC 13-1111).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+8.8%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~98,100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$101,190
typically Bachelor's degree

Top skills

Critical ThinkingActive ListeningReading ComprehensionWritingSpeakingMonitoring

What Management Analysts earn in Massachusetts

Jobs in Massachusetts
30,060
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$147,080
median $134,720
Best-paying metro
$149,600
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Analytics programs in Massachusetts.

Which Massachusetts colleges award the most Data Analytics degrees?+

University of Massachusetts-Amherst (601 graduates a year), Boston University (440 graduates a year) and University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth (198 graduates a year) award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Massachusetts, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 17 Massachusetts colleges offer Data Analytics.

How much do Management Analysts earn in Massachusetts?+

The average annual wage for Management Analysts in Massachusetts is $147,080 (median $134,720), across about 30,060 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Data Analytics program?+

The Data Analytics program focuses on the systematic computational analysis of data and statistics. It is designed for students interested in discovering, interpreting, and communicating meaningful patterns in data, which is essential for…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop critical thinking, active listening, reading comprehension, writing, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Management Analysts?+

The national job outlook is about +8.8% growth with around 98,100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Bachelor's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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