Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has been identified as having the nation’s most affordable online Analytics program in a recent ranking by BestMastersDegrees.com.
The ranking, “Top 30 Affordable Online Master’s in Statistics and Data Analytics Degrees 2017,” puts HU’s analytics program at number 1. The publication notes that “Harrisburg University is a top choice for those interested in an online master’s in applied statistics or related degree program.” In fact, the school offers an online MS in analytics degree that is delivered in an executive format. This means that students take classes online and return to campus one weekend per month. The program focuses on big data and how to create, design, and lead analytics teams and projects. Online courses include data mining and engineering, principles and applications of analytics, research methodology and writing, and risk modeling and assessment.”
Based in Philadelphia, BestMastersDegrees.com was created to help prospective graduate students make informed decisions about what kind of degree to pursue and where to pursue it. Its main focus is providing rankings and profiles of degree programs across a variety of the most common Master’s degree areas.
The organization reviewed approximately 48 schools before narrowing the initial pool to schools ranked by major publications like Forbes magazine, The Princeton Review, or U.S. News and World Report. Tuition data was gathered from the NCES College Navigator database.
A graduate degree in statistics or data analytics does more than showcase an ability to work with numbers. Statistics is the art and science of gathering information and learning from data. Why study statistics? According to the Occupational Outlook Handbook published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, jobs for statisticians are on the rise. In fact, career opportunities in statistics are expected to increase over the next several years, which means employers are opening their doors to qualified candidates.
A master’s in statistics degree can put you ahead of your competition. Get more information at BestMastersDegrees.
