Ohio · Data Analytics

Best colleges for Data Analytics in Ohio

Ranked by graduates a year

Kent State University at Kent, Ohio University and Wright State University award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Ohio: 249, 124 and 62 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 15 Ohio colleges offer Data Analytics and award 724 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
15
offering CIP 30.71
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
724
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$21,785
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
52%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Management Analysts
$100,250
BLS OEWS May 2025

15 institutions offering Data Analytics in Ohio

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
1Kent State University at Kent
Kent Public
—24964%——
2Ohio University
Athens Public
—12465%——
3Franklin University
Columbus Private not-for-profit Online
—10411%$22,280—
4Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management
Wright-Patterson AFB Public Graduate only
—64———
5Wright State University
Dayton Public
—6242%——
6University of Toledo
Toledo Public
—3257%——
7Baldwin Wallace University
Berea Private not-for-profit
—2967%$25,104—
8Youngstown State University
Youngstown Public
—2750%——
9University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
—1952%——
10Malone University
Canton Private not-for-profit
—445%$21,492—
11Ohio Dominican University
Columbus Private not-for-profit
—341%$19,408—
12Ashland University
Ashland Private not-for-profit
—261%$21,785—
13Ohio Christian University
Circleville Private not-for-profit
—234%$20,812—
14Ohio Wesleyan University
Delaware Private not-for-profit
—259%$18,325—
15Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland Private not-for-profit
—187%$27,976—

Colleges awarding the most Data Analytics degrees in Ohio

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)
1Kent State University at Kent
Kent Public
249Not reported
2Ohio University
Athens Public
124Not reported
3Wright State University
Dayton Public
62Not reported
4University of Toledo
Toledo Public
32Not reported
5Baldwin Wallace University
Berea Private not-for-profit
29Not reported
6Youngstown State University
Youngstown Public
27Not reported
7University of Akron Main Campus
Akron Public
19Not reported
8Malone University
Canton Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
9Ohio Dominican University
Columbus Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
10Ashland University
Ashland Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
Show the other 5 Ohio colleges offering Data Analytics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Franklin University (Online)ColumbusPrivate not-for-profit104
Air Force Institute of Technology - Graduate School of Engineering & Management (Graduate only)Wright-Patterson AFBPublic64
Ohio Christian UniversityCirclevillePrivate not-for-profit2
Ohio Wesleyan UniversityDelawarePrivate not-for-profit2
Case Western Reserve UniversityClevelandPrivate 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 Ohio

Jobs in Ohio
25,120
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$100,250
median $94,270
Best-paying metro
$105,630
Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Analytics programs in Ohio.

Which Ohio colleges award the most Data Analytics degrees?+

Kent State University at Kent (249 graduates a year), Ohio University (124 graduates a year) and Wright State University (62 graduates a year) award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Ohio, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 15 Ohio colleges offer Data Analytics.

How much do Management Analysts earn in Ohio?+

The average annual wage for Management Analysts in Ohio is $100,250 (median $94,270), across about 25,120 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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