Credits required
45 or 18 Oregon State University is on a quarter-term system. There are four quarters each year and classes are 11 weeks long. This program's 45 or 18 quarter credits are equal to 30 or 12 semester credits.*
Cost per credit
$571 Based on current tuition rates. No additional charge for nonresident students. Does not include course materials and associated fees and expenses.†
Delivery
Online You can complete all or nearly all requirements of these programs online. View the master's curriculum or the certificate curriculum.‡
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Fall
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Data Analytics: Master of Science or Graduate Certificate

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Big data. Big opportunities.

The demand for professionals who can interpret large quantities of data has never been greater, and these skills are vital for scientific advances and business success worldwide. Whether you're an experienced analytics professional or looking to change careers and become one, you can chart your path forward by earning a Master of Science degree or a Graduate Certificate in Data Analytics online from Oregon State University.

Ecampus data analytics students prepare for high-demand careers

Josh Stevens searched more than a year for a data analytics master's program before enrolling online with OSU Ecampus. “I am deeply appreciative of the amount of content that was taught and impressed by the powerfully effective teaching,” he says. Read more »

These cutting-edge programs in data analytics – offered by Oregon State University's renowned College of Science and Department of Statistics – are designed for ambitious professionals who want to add more statistical or analytical skills to their repertoire and who are seeking advancement or a transition to a new functional area.

A global learning community online

As a data analytics student with Oregon State Ecampus, you will benefit from the experience of learning online alongside classmates from all over the world. Ecampus students are located in all 50 states and more than 60 countries, creating a diverse learning community that exposes you to unique perspectives.

Learn more about being a data analytics graduate student

You can find complete details about the data analytics master's degree and graduate certificate programs in a guidebook produced by the Department of Statistics.

Benefits of learning online with Oregon State University

  • All classes in these data analytics programs are developed and taught by full-time Oregon State faculty.
  • OSU is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
  • Oregon State is a respected leader in the fields of data science and statistics and is well-connected with industry.
  • Oregon State Ecampus is consistently ranked as one of the nation's best providers of online education.
  • OSU Ecampus students receive the same diploma as on-campus students.
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Important dates

These are the start dates for OSU’s next two terms. However, this program only admits for fall term.

Winter term starts
Jan. 6, 2025
Spring term starts
March 31, 2025

See our academic calendar for our full quarter term schedule.

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