Online Master's in Data Analytics and Data Science Programs in Texas
There are four schools in the state of Texas that currently offer online master’s degrees in analytics: Sothern Methodist University (SMU); Texas A&M University; the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas); and Austin Peay State University. OnlineEducation.com classifies the program offered by SMU as a master’s in data science, based on its curriculum. The programs offered by Texas A&M, UT Dallas, and Austin Peay State University are classified as master’s in data analytics programs. SMU and Texas A&M utilize synchronous instruction, which means students must log in at specific times to view real-time lectures. UT Dallas and Austin Peay State University employ asynchronous instruction, which gives students on-demand access to pre-recorded video lectures. SMU and Texas A&M require students to attend a limited number of on-campus sessions during the program; whereas, UT Dallas and Austin Peay State University not require any campus visits.
SMU’s Master of Science in Data Science (DataScience@SMU) is an interdisciplinary degree that draws on the resources of the Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences, the Lyle School of Engineering, and the Meadows School of the Arts. It focuses on the theories, tools, and technologies used by data scientists to mine, manage, and interpret large and complex datasets. Students who opt for full-time enrollment can finish the degree requirements in 18 months. Those attending part-time can expect to graduate in roughly 24 months, depending on the number of courses taken per semester. The program has start dates in January, May, and August.
The DataScience@SMU program utilizes synchronous instruction, which means there are scheduled online lectures and seminars that require students to be present at a set time each week, usually in the evenings. Students are also required to attend one weekend-long, campus-based immersion session, where they participate in a group project based on a data science case study.
Texas A&M University offers an online Master of Science in Analytics program through the school’s College of Science and Mays Business School. The curriculum focuses on the statistical modeling, computer programming, and database management skills used by data analysts in fields like business management, financial accounting, and marketing. The program is designed to accommodate part-time students who have at least three years of professional experience, and it takes 20 months, or five semesters, to complete. The school accepts a new pool of applicants into the program once a year, in the fall.
The online Master of Science in Analytics program at Texas A&M is run concurrently with a campus-based program that meets Tuesday and Thursday evenings. Lectures and discussions are streamed synchronously to online participants at that time. The online program also includes two campus visits: an introductory session at the beginning of the program; and a colloquium at the end of the program during which students present the results of an analytics capstone project.
The online Master in Data Analytics program at UT Dallas is offered through the Naveen Jindal School of Management as a Business Intelligence and Analytics concentration within its Master of Science in Information Technology and Management (MS ITM) program. The curriculum focuses on the application of IT systems and programming tools in the collection and processing of data in the business world, as well as on strategic decision-making, risk management, and organizational behavior. Students who are enrolled full-time can expect to graduate in 18 months. Those who opt for part-time enrollment generally complete the degree within two years. There are three annual start dates, in the fall, spring, and summer.
The MS ITM program at UT Dallas utilizes asynchronous instruction, which allows students to view pre-recorded lectures and access other course materials on-demand. There are no mandatory campus visits. However, some online courses do require proctored exams. Students who live near UT Dallas can take exams at an on-campus testing center. For students who find this geographically inconvenient, the school does provide off-campus proctoring alternatives.
Austin Peay State University offers two similar types of master’s programs in Computer Science and Information Technology: a Master of Science (MS) and a Professional Science Masters (PSM). Both programs have two analytics concentrations: Data Management and Analysis, and Predictive Analytics. The primary difference between the two types of degrees is the final project: the PSM program concludes with an internship, while the MS program gives students a choice between a thesis or a capstone project. The Data Management and Analysis concentration curriculum focuses on data mining, database management, and data mining. The Predictive Analytics concentration includes some similar coursework but focuses more heavily on mathematical and statistical modeling methodologies. Both concentrations provide general training in the principles and practices of data analytics.
For students interested in exploring out-of-state options for online master’s degrees in analytics, there are 87 programs offered by 71 out-of-state schools that accept applicants from Texas. This may be of particular interest to those looking for an online master’s program that specializes in business intelligence or in another analytics specialization that is not offered by one of the three schools in Texas. Of the 71 out-of-state schools with analytics programs, 60 are completely online. The other 11 schools require no more than two campus visits per year. In many cases, the tuition costs for out-of-state online students are the same as for in-state online students, but prospective students should research tuition costs before applying to out-of-state programs.
Online Data Analytics and Data Science Programs in Texas
School | Fully Online Instruction* | Programs |
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Southern Methodist University | No | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Texas A&M University | No | Analytics (Master of Science in Analytics) |
The University of Texas at Dallas | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Information Technology and Management) |
Online Data Analytics and Data Science Programs that Accept Students from Texas
School | Fully Online Instruction* | Programs |
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American University | No | Analytics (Master of Science in Analytics) |
Arizona State University | No | Analytics (Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
Austin Peay State University | Yes | Analytics (MS in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods, Professional Science Masters in Computer Science and Quantitative Methods) |
Bay Path University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Applied Data Science) |
Bellevue University | Yes | Analytics (Bachelor of Science in Business Analytics, Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
Boston University | Yes | Analytics, Business Intelligence (MS in Computer Information Systems (MSCIS)) |
Brandeis University | Yes | Analytics (Online Master of Science in Strategic Analytics) |
Carnegie Mellon University | Yes | Analytics, Business Intelligence (Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT)) |
Central Connecticut State University | No | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Mining) |
Clarkson University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Analytics) |
Creighton University | Yes | Analytics, Business Intelligence (Master of Science in Analytics) |
CUNY School of Professional Studies | Yes | Analytics, Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Dakota State University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Analytics) |
Davenport University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Analytics) |
DePaul University | Yes | Data Science (MS in Data Science) |
Elmhurst College | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
George Mason University | Yes | Analytics, Data Science (Master of Science in Data Analytics Engineering) |
Georgetown University | No | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
Georgia Southern University | No | Data Science (Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)) |
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Analytics) |
Illinois Institute of Technology | Yes | Analytics (Master of Computer Science (MSC)), Data Science (Master of Data Science) |
Indiana University | No | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
Indiana University Bloomington | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Iowa State University | No | Analytics (Master of Business Analytics) |
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy) |
Johns Hopkins University Engineering for Professionals | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Kent State University | Yes | Data Science (Master of Digital Sciences) |
Lewis University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
Lewis University Online | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Maryville University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Data Analytics), Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
National University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics & Master of Science in Health & Life Science Analytics) |
New Jersey Institute of Technology | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Computer Science (MSCS)) |
Northeastern University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics and Master of Professional Studies in Analytics) |
Northwestern University | Yes | Data Science (Master's in Information Systems, Master of Science in Data Science) |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Analytics) |
Oklahoma State University | Yes | Analytics, Data Science (Master of Science in Business Analytics and Data Science) |
Oregon State University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Analytics) |
The Pennsylvania State University | Yes | Analytics, Business Intelligence (Master of Professional Studies in Data Analytics) |
Purdue University - Purdue Polytechnic Institute | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Information Technology) |
Quinnipiac University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
Regis University | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Robert Morris University | Yes | Analytics (Master Of Science In Data Analytics) |
Rutgers University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Information) |
Saint Joseph's University | Yes | Analytics, Business Intelligence (Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics) |
Saint Louis University | Yes | Analytics (Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems, Master of Science in Applied Analytics) |
Saint Mary's College | No | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota | Yes | Analytics (Master’s in Business Intelligence and Data Analytics) |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Analytics) |
Southern New Hampshire University | Yes | Analytics (Bachelor of Science in Data Analytics, Master of Science in Data Analytics) |
Stevens Institute of Technology | Yes | Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Science (Master of Science Business Intelligence & Analytics) |
Syracuse University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
The University of Scranton | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Business Analytics) |
The University of Alabama | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Marketing, Master of Science in Operations Management (MSOM)) |
University of California, Berkeley | No | Data Science (Master of Information and Data Science) |
University of California, Riverside | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Engineering) |
University of Colorado Denver | Yes | Business Intelligence (Master of Science in Information Systems (MSIS)) |
University of Dayton | Yes | Analytics (Master of Business Analytics) |
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Yes | Data Science (Master of Computer Science in Data Science (MCS-DS)) |
The University of Kansas Edwards Campus | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Applied Statistics and Analytics) |
University of Maryland Global Campus | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Analytics) |
University of Michigan | Yes | Data Science (Master of Applied Data Science) |
University of Michigan - Dearborn | Yes | Data Science (Masters in Computer and Information Science) |
University of Missouri | No | Analytics (Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics) |
The University of Oklahoma | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics) |
University of Southern California | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Computer Science) |
University of Wisconsin - Extension | Yes | Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
University of Wisconsin - Madison | Yes | Analytics (Master of Engineering) |
Utica College | Yes | Analytics, Data Science (Master of Science in Data Science) |
Villanova University | Yes | Analytics (Master of Science in Analytics) |
West Virginia University | No | Analytics (MS in Business Data Analytics) |
Western Governors University | Yes | Analytics (Bachelor of Science in Data Management/Data Analytics, Master of Science Data Analytics) |
*Programs with fully online instruction do not require students to visit the campus during the program. Programs marked “No” require students to visit the campus two or fewer times per year for on-campus orientations or intensive sessions.