Pennsylvania · Data Analytics

Best colleges for Data Analytics in Pennsylvania

Ranked by graduates a year

University of Pennsylvania, Drexel University and Eastern University award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania: 720, 201 and 121 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 28 Pennsylvania colleges offer Data Analytics and award 1,592 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
28
offering CIP 30.71
States offered
47
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,592
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,907
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
68%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Management Analysts
$100,450
BLS OEWS May 2025

28 institutions offering Data Analytics in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
—72097%$22,055—
2Drexel University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
—20178%$36,004—
3Eastern University
Saint Davids Private not-for-profit
—12154%$25,146—
4Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit
—11194%$23,803—
5Bucknell University
Lewisburg Private not-for-profit
—9986%$30,675—
6University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Public
—8285%——
7Lehigh University
Bethlehem Private not-for-profit
—6088%$26,912—
8Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana Public
—3456%——
9Dickinson College
Carlisle Private not-for-profit
—3380%$22,831—
10La Salle University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
—3357%$21,997—
11Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
Harrisburg Private not-for-profit
—1534%$14,140—
12Seton Hill University
Greensburg Private not-for-profit
—1167%$19,887—
13York College of Pennsylvania
York Private not-for-profit
—1164%$18,682—
14Moravian University
Bethlehem Private not-for-profit
—972%$28,454—
15West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester Public
—971%——
16Pennsylvania State University - World Campus
University Park Public Online
—934%——
17Saint Francis University
Loretto Private not-for-profit
—774%$15,989—
18Widener University
Chester Private not-for-profit
—568%$29,049—
19Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
—479%$34,418—
20Elizabethtown College
Elizabethtown Private not-for-profit
—376%$22,907—
21Juniata College
Huntingdon Private not-for-profit
—374%$24,867—
22Saint Vincent College
Latrobe Private not-for-profit
—369%$21,124—
23Carlow University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit
—260%$19,953—
24Pennsylvania State University
University Park Public
—286%——
25Cairn University - Langhorne
Langhorne Private not-for-profit
—260%$28,320—
26Bucks County Community College
Newtown Public
—132%——
27Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley
Malvern Public Graduate only
—1———
28Thiel College
Greenville Private not-for-profit
—149%$22,464—

Colleges awarding the most Data Analytics degrees in Pennsylvania

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 Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
720Not reported
2Drexel University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
201Not reported
3Eastern University
Saint Davids Private not-for-profit
121Not reported
4Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh Private not-for-profit
111Not reported
5Bucknell University
Lewisburg Private not-for-profit
99Not reported
6University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh Public
82Not reported
7Lehigh University
Bethlehem Private not-for-profit
60Not reported
8Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana Public
34Not reported
9Dickinson College
Carlisle Private not-for-profit
33Not reported
10La Salle University
Philadelphia Private not-for-profit
33Not reported
Show the other 18 Pennsylvania colleges offering Data Analytics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Harrisburg University of Science and TechnologyHarrisburgPrivate not-for-profit15
Seton Hill UniversityGreensburgPrivate not-for-profit11
York College of PennsylvaniaYorkPrivate not-for-profit11
Moravian UniversityBethlehemPrivate not-for-profit9
West Chester University of PennsylvaniaWest ChesterPublic9
Pennsylvania State University - World Campus (Online)University ParkPublic9
Saint Francis UniversityLorettoPrivate not-for-profit7
Widener UniversityChesterPrivate not-for-profit5
Saint Joseph's University - PhiladelphiaPhiladelphiaPrivate not-for-profit4
Elizabethtown CollegeElizabethtownPrivate not-for-profit3
Juniata CollegeHuntingdonPrivate not-for-profit3
Saint Vincent CollegeLatrobePrivate not-for-profit3
Carlow UniversityPittsburghPrivate not-for-profit2
Pennsylvania State UniversityUniversity ParkPublic2
Cairn University - LanghorneLanghornePrivate not-for-profit2
Bucks County Community CollegeNewtownPublic1
Pennsylvania State University - Penn State Great Valley (Graduate only)MalvernPublic1
Thiel CollegeGreenvillePrivate 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 Pennsylvania

Jobs in Pennsylvania
34,420
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$100,450
median $93,830
Best-paying metro
$111,470
Gettysburg, PA

Related careers

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Data Analytics programs in Pennsylvania.

Which Pennsylvania colleges award the most Data Analytics degrees?+

University of Pennsylvania (720 graduates a year), Drexel University (201 graduates a year) and Eastern University (121 graduates a year) award the most Data Analytics degrees and certificates in Pennsylvania, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 28 Pennsylvania colleges offer Data Analytics.

How much do Management Analysts earn in Pennsylvania?+

The average annual wage for Management Analysts in Pennsylvania is $100,450 (median $93,830), across about 34,420 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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