Business Analytics: Program Overview, Universities, Careers & Salaries

Q: Which universities have the largest Business Analytics programs?

Currently 172 accredited institutions offer Business Analytics degrees across the U.S. Programs with the highest enrollment include The University of Texas, Dallas (1,288 graduates), Trine University, Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses (737 graduates), and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (490 graduates).

Q: What career paths are available with a Business Analytics degree?

This degree prepares you for roles such as Data Scientists, Statisticians, and Management Analysts. Related occupations employ approximately 2,018,280 professionals nationwide.

Program Overview

Business Analytics equips students with the analytical rigor and technical expertise needed to transform complex data into strategic business insights. This interdisciplinary field bridges quantitative methods with real-world decision-making, empowering professionals to drive efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage across industries.

Machine Learning: Techniques that enable systems to learn from data, identify patterns, and make predictions without explicit programming, essential for forecasting and automation.
Optimization Methods: Mathematical approaches used to determine the best possible outcome under given constraints, supporting resource allocation and operational efficiency.
Computer Algorithms: Step-by-step procedures for data processing and analysis, forming the backbone of scalable data solutions and system performance.
Probability and Stochastic Models: Frameworks for analyzing uncertainty and variability in business environments, critical for risk assessment and scenario planning.
Information Economics: The study of how data and information influence market dynamics, pricing strategies, and organizational decision-making.
Logistics and Supply Chain Analytics: Data-driven methods to optimize movement, storage, and delivery of goods, enhancing responsiveness and reducing costs.
Strategic Decision-Making: Integrating analytical insights with long-term organizational goals to shape sustainable business direction and innovation.
Consumer Behavior Analysis: Investigating patterns in customer choices using data to inform product development, service design, and engagement strategies.
Marketing Analytics: Tools and models to measure campaign effectiveness, target audiences, and predict market trends with precision.
Visual Analytics: The use of interactive visual representations to explore data, communicate findings, and support rapid, informed decision-making.

Business Analytics Graduate Trends (2010-2024)

9,273

Total Graduates (2023-2024)

172

Universities & Colleges

Career Pathways

Career & Salary Outlook Schools Offering This Program Related Programs

Business Analytics Career Pathways & Salary Outlook

The following table presents salary data for occupations typically aligned with Business Analytics degrees, including Data Scientists, Statisticians and Management Analysts. These career paths represent common employment outcomes but are not guaranteed for all graduates. Salary ranges vary by location, employer, experience level, and specific role requirements. Nationally, these occupations employ approximately 2,018,280 professionals.

National Average Salaries

Occupation	Median Salary	Salary Range	Total Employment	Hourly Rate
Data Scientists 15-2051	$112,590	$63,650 - $194,410	233,440	$54.13
Statisticians 15-2041	$103,300	$60,390 - $170,700	29,800	$49.66
Management Analysts 13-1111	$101,190	$59,720 - $174,140	893,900	$48.65
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists 13-1161	$76,950	$42,070 - $144,610	861,140	$37.00

Salary Comparison

Data Source: Salary and employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) program, May 2024 estimates, based on 4 related occupations. Career pathways mapped using CIP-SOC crosswalk from the National Center for Education Statistics.

*Salary Range Explanation: The salary range represents the 10th to 90th percentile, meaning 80% of workers in this occupation earn within this range. This excludes the lowest 10% and highest 10% of earners to provide a more realistic picture of typical compensation.

Important Disclaimer: Salary data represents national averages and varies by location, experience, employer, and market conditions. These statistics are estimates for general guidance and do not guarantee specific employment outcomes for graduates.

Business Analytics Salary Map by State

Geographic location significantly impacts earning potential for these careers. Average salaries range from $64,235 in Mississippi to $119,910 in District of Columbia—a 87% difference. The highest-paying states include District of Columbia, New York, and Washington. Nationwide, these occupations employ over 2,018,280 professionals across all states. Explore the interactive map below to compare regional compensation and identify optimal markets for your career goals.

Average Salary Range:

Top Universities for Business Analytics by Graduate Enrollment

Below are the top 100 institutions offering Business Analytics programs for the 2023-2024 academic year (the most recent data reported as of 2025), ranked by the number of graduates. The highest graduate enrollment in Business Analytics is found at The University of Texas, Dallas (1,288 graduates), Trine University, Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses (737 graduates), University of Massachusetts, Amherst (490 graduates), University of North Texas (UNT) (428 graduates), and Ohio University (OHIO), Main Campus (275 graduates). Combined, these colleges produced 9,019 graduates across all degree levels. Program availability varies by award level, including Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral degrees at participating universities and schools.

College Name	Award Levels	Graduates	Admissions	Location	Control	Website
The University of Texas	Bachelor's Postbac Cert. Master's	1,288	SAT: 1160-1410 ACT: 24-32	Richardson, Texas	Public	utdallas.edu
Trine University	Master's	737	N/A	Angola, Indiana	Private	trine.edu
University of Massachusetts	Postbac Cert. Master's Other Award	490	SAT: 1310-1500 ACT: 30-33	Amherst, Massachusetts	Public	umass.edu
University of North Texas (UNT)	Bachelor's Master's	428	SAT: 980-1230 ACT: 19-27	Denton, Texas	Public	unt.edu
Ohio University (OHIO)	Bachelor's Postbac Cert. Master's	275	SAT: 1090-1290 ACT: 22-28	Athens, Ohio	Public	ohio.edu
Texas A & M University	Bachelor's Master's	274	SAT: 910-1150 ACT: 18-24	Commerce, Texas	Public	tamuc.edu
University of Connecticut (UConn)	Postbac Cert. Master's	271	SAT: 1210-1440 ACT: 28-33	Storrs, Connecticut	Public	uconn.edu
Hult International Business School	Master's	250	N/A	Cambridge, Massachusetts	Private	hult.edu
Boston University (BU)	Master's	226	SAT: 1420-1530 ACT: 32-34	Boston, Massachusetts	Private	bu.edu
University of Southern California (USC)	Master's	208	SAT: 1450-1550 ACT: 32-35	Los Angeles, California	Private	usc.edu
The University of Texas	Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (R)	208	SAT: 1250-1510 ACT: 27-33	Austin, Texas	Public	utexas.edu
Saint Peter's University (SPU)	Master's	206	N/A	Jersey City, New Jersey	Private	saintpeters.edu
Fordham University	Bachelor's Master's	197	SAT: 1320-1480 ACT: 30-33	Bronx, New York	Private	fordham.edu
Drexel University	Bachelor's Postbac Cert. Master's	196	SAT: 1240-1440 ACT: 27-32	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Private	drexel.edu
Columbia University in the City of New York	Master's	184	SAT: 1510-1580 ACT: 34-35	New York, New York	Private	columbia.edu
Western Kentucky University (WKU)	Bachelor's Other Award	155	SAT: 840-1050 ACT: 16-21	Bowling Green, Kentucky	Public	wku.edu
The University of Texas	Bachelor's Postbac Cert. Master's Other Award	153	SAT: 1010-1240 ACT: 19-27	Arlington, Texas	Public	uta.edu
CUNY Bernard M Baruch College	Master's	149	SAT: 1100-1400	New York, New York	Public	baruch.cuny.edu
Fairfield University	Bachelor's Master's	117	SAT: 1260-1390 ACT: 29-32	Fairfield, Connecticut	Private	fairfield.edu
DePaul University	Master's	100	SAT: 1140-1330 ACT: 25-31	Chicago, Illinois	Private	depaul.edu
University of Missouri (Mizzou)	Postbac Cert. Other Award	99	SAT: 1150-1330 ACT: 23-30	Columbia, Missouri	Public	missouri.edu
Kent State University	Bachelor's Master's Post-Master's	98	SAT: 1010-1240 ACT: 18-25	Kent, Ohio	Public	kent.edu
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)	Master's	95	SAT: 1310-1520 ACT: 30-34	Champaign, Illinois	Public	illinois.edu
Syracuse University	Bachelor's	95	SAT: 1270-1440 ACT: 29-32	Syracuse, New York	Private	syracuse.edu
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota (SMUMN)	Bachelor's Postbac Cert. Master's	86	N/A	Winona, Minnesota	Private	smumn.edu
Lehigh University	Bachelor's Master's Other Award	82	SAT: 1370-1500 ACT: 31-34	Bethlehem, Pennsylvania	Private	lehigh.edu
University of Delaware (UD)	Bachelor's Master's	80	SAT: 1190-1370 ACT: 28-32	Newark, Delaware	Public	udel.edu
University of Minnesota (UMN)	Master's	78	SAT: 1300-1500 ACT: 26-31	Minneapolis, Minnesota	Public	twin-cities.umn.edu
George Mason University	Postbac Cert.	78	SAT: 1160-1360 ACT: 25-30	Fairfax, Virginia	Public	www2.gmu.edu
Babson College	Master's	77	SAT: 1390-1530 ACT: 31-34	Wellesley, Massachusetts	Private	babson.edu
University of San Diego (USD)	Bachelor's Master's	76	N/A	San Diego, California	Private	sandiego.edu
Quinnipiac University (QU)	Bachelor's Master's	69	SAT: 1150-1320 ACT: 25-30	Hamden, Connecticut	Private	qu.edu
University of the Pacific (UOP)	Master's	63	SAT: 1183-1480 ACT: 23-32	Stockton, California	Private	pacific.edu
Brigham Young University (BYU–I)	Bachelor's Other Award	62	SAT: 970-1200 ACT: 20-26	Rexburg, Idaho	Private	byui.edu
Florida Atlantic University (FAU)	Master's	61	SAT: 1040-1200 ACT: 21-26	Boca Raton, Florida	Public	fau.edu
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)	Master's	59	SAT: 880-1090 ACT: 15-21	Edinburg, Texas	Public	utrgv.edu
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)	Certificate (≥2 yrs) Postbac Cert.	57	N/A	Adelphi, Maryland	Public	umgc.edu
Boise State University (BBU)	Bachelor's Other Award	56	N/A	Boise, Idaho	Public	boisestate.edu
Pace University	Master's	55	SAT: 1180-1340 ACT: 24-29	New York, New York	Private	pace.edu
Baylor University	Master's Other Award	53	SAT: 1200-1400 ACT: 27-32	Waco, Texas	Private	baylor.edu
University of Pittsburgh	Postbac Cert. Master's	51	SAT: 1280-1460 ACT: 29-33	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Public	pitt.edu
New York University (NYU)	Master's	49	SAT: 1480-1560 ACT: 34-35	New York, New York	Private	nyu.edu
Texas State University (TXST)	Master's	49	SAT: 980-1200 ACT: 19-25	San Marcos, Texas	Public	txst.edu
University of Wisconsin	Bachelor's Master's	49	ACT: 17-24	Whitewater, Wisconsin	Public	uww.edu
Rockhurst University	Bachelor's Postbac Cert. Master's	48	ACT: 19-26	Kansas City, Missouri	Private	rockhurst.edu
Franklin University	Master's	48	N/A	Columbus, Ohio	Private	franklin.edu
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (UWM)	Bachelor's Master's	48	ACT: 18-25	Milwaukee, Wisconsin	Public	uwm.edu
Western Michigan University (WMU)	Bachelor's Postbac Cert.	47	N/A	Kalamazoo, Michigan	Public	wmich.edu
University of Houston (UH)	Master's	47	SAT: 1160-1340 ACT: 23-29	Houston, Texas	Public	uh.edu
University of North Florida (UNF)	Postbac Cert. Master's	46	SAT: 1070-1270 ACT: 19-25	Jacksonville, Florida	Public	unf.edu
Midwestern State University (MSU Texas)	Master's	44	N/A	Wichita Falls, Texas	Public	msutexas.edu
Texas Christian University (TCU)	Master's	40	SAT: 1140-1350 ACT: 26-31	Fort Worth, Texas	Private	tcu.edu
Wright State University	Postbac Cert. Master's	39	N/A	Dayton, Ohio	Public	wright.edu
Bellevue University	Bachelor's Master's	36	N/A	Bellevue, Nebraska	Private	bellevue.edu
University of Kentucky (UK)	Postbac Cert.	34	SAT: 1070-1290 ACT: 21-28	Lexington, Kentucky	Public	uky.edu
University of Nebraska (UNL)	Postbac Cert. Master's	31	SAT: 1098-1330 ACT: 22-28	Lincoln, Nebraska	Public	unl.edu
Angelo State University (ASU)	Master's	29	SAT: 910-1150 ACT: 18-24	San Angelo, Texas	Public	angelo.edu
La Salle University	Bachelor's Master's Post-Master's	27	N/A	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Private	lasalle.edu
Northern Arizona University (NAU)	Master's Other Award	26	N/A	Flagstaff, Arizona	Public	nau.edu
University of Charleston (UC)	Master's	26	N/A	Charleston, West Virginia	Private	ucwv.edu
Minnesota State University	Other Award	25	ACT: 21-25	Mankato, Minnesota	Public	mnsu.edu
Bucknell University	Bachelor's	25	SAT: 1310-1470 ACT: 30-33	Lewisburg, Pennsylvania	Private	bucknell.edu
University of San Francisco (USF)	Bachelor's	24	SAT: 1190-1390 ACT: 25-30	San Francisco, California	Private	usfca.edu
Yeshiva University (YU)	Bachelor's	22	SAT: 1340-1510 ACT: 29-33	New York, New York	Private	yu.edu
Florida Polytechnic University (Florida Poly)	Associate's Bachelor's	22	SAT: 1170-1340 ACT: 24-30	Lakeland, Florida	Public	floridapoly.edu
University of New Hampshire (UNH)	Postbac Cert. Master's	21	SAT: 1090-1330 ACT: 26-30	Durham, New Hampshire	Public	unh.edu
Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech)	Postbac Cert.	20	SAT: 1370-1540 ACT: 30-34	Atlanta, Georgia	Public	gatech.edu
Davenport University	Master's Post-Master's	19	N/A	Grand Rapids, Michigan	Private	davenport.edu
George Fox University	Postbac Cert. Other Award	19	SAT: 1070-1340 ACT: 20-29	Newberg, Oregon	Private	georgefox.edu
Golden Gate University (GGU)	Master's	18	N/A	San Francisco, California	Private	ggu.edu
Saint Mary's College of California	Master's	18	N/A	Moraga, California	Private	stmarys-ca.edu
Oglethorpe University	Other Award	18	SAT: 1090-1310 ACT: 22-31	Atlanta, Georgia	Private	oglethorpe.edu
The University of Texas (UTSA)	Bachelor's	18	SAT: 1000-1220 ACT: 19-25	San Antonio, Texas	Public	utsa.edu
Texas Wesleyan University (TXWES)	Master's	18	SAT: 1020-1100	Fort Worth, Texas	Private	txwes.edu
Ensign College	Other Award	18	N/A	Salt Lake City, Utah	Private	ensign.edu
State University of New York	Bachelor's	17	SAT: 1170-1340 ACT: 25-29	New Paltz, New York	Public	newpaltz.edu
Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College (LSU)	Bachelor's	16	SAT: 1180-1340 ACT: 24-30	Baton Rouge, Louisiana	Public	lsu.edu
Manhattan College	Bachelor's	15	SAT: 1180-1358 ACT: 25-29	Riverdale, New York	Private	manhattan.edu
Xavier University (XU)	Bachelor's	15	SAT: 1103-1310 ACT: 22-29	Cincinnati, Ohio	Private	xavier.edu
Eastern University	Master's	15	N/A	Saint Davids, Pennsylvania	Private	eastern.edu
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech)	Postbac Cert.	15	SAT: 1280-1450 ACT: 28-32	Blacksburg, Virginia	Public	vt.edu
Seton Hall University (SHU)	Master's	14	SAT: 1220-1390 ACT: 27-32	South Orange, New Jersey	Private	shu.edu
High Point University (HPU)	Master's	14	SAT: 1110-1320 ACT: 24-33	High Point, North Carolina	Private	highpoint.edu
North Dakota State University (NDSU)	Other Award	13	ACT: 19-25	Fargo, North Dakota	Public	ndsu.edu
Portland State University (PSU)	Postbac Cert.	13	N/A	Portland, Oregon	Public	pdx.edu
University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas)	Bachelor's	13	SAT: 846-1096	Dallas, Texas	Public	untdallas.edu
University of Nevada (UNR)	Master's	12	SAT: 1060-1290 ACT: 19-26	Reno, Nevada	Public	unr.edu
Florida State University (FSU)	Master's	11	SAT: 1270-1410 ACT: 29-32	Tallahassee, Florida	Public	fsu.edu
Georgia State University	Other Award	11	SAT: 940-1180 ACT: 19-26	Atlanta, Georgia	Public	gsu.edu
Stockton University	Bachelor's	11	SAT: 1030-1230 ACT: 21-25	Galloway, New Jersey	Public	stockton.edu
St Bonaventure University (SBU)	Master's	11	SAT: 1065-1290 ACT: 24-30	Saint Bonaventure, New York	Private	sbu.edu
University of Akron	Master's	11	SAT: 900-1190 ACT: 17-25	Akron, Ohio	Public	uakron.edu
Duquesne University	Bachelor's	11	SAT: 1180-1340 ACT: 26-32	Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania	Private	duq.edu
University of South Dakota (USD)	Master's	11	SAT: 1125-1315 ACT: 19-25	Vermillion, South Dakota	Public	usd.edu
University of Wisconsin (UWL)	Bachelor's	11	ACT: 22-27	La Crosse, Wisconsin	Public	uwlax.edu
Wilmington University (WilmU)	Bachelor's	10	N/A	New Castle, Delaware	Private	wilmu.edu
Marian University	Bachelor's	10	N/A	Indianapolis, Indiana	Private	marian.edu
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)	Master's	10	N/A	Worcester, Massachusetts	Private	wpi.edu
California Institute of Arts & Technology (CalArts)	Associate's	10	N/A	San Diego, California	Private	ciat.edu
Augustana College	Bachelor's	9	SAT: 1030-1270 ACT: 21-29	Rock Island, Illinois	Private	augustana.edu

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to the most common questions about Business Analytics programs

How much can I earn with a Business Analytics degree?

Salaries for Business Analytics graduates vary by role and location. Data Scientists earn a median of $112,590 annually, while Statisticians earn around $103,300. Geographic location significantly impacts earnings—professionals in District of Columbia average $119,910 compared to $64,235 in Mississippi. Approximately 2,018,280 professionals work in related occupations nationwide.

Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS program, May 2024. Earnings vary by experience, employer, and market conditions.

Which universities have the largest Business Analytics programs?

Currently 172 accredited institutions offer Business Analytics degrees across the U.S. Programs with the highest enrollment include The University of Texas, Dallas (1,288 graduates), Trine University, Regional/Non-Traditional Campuses (737 graduates), and University of Massachusetts, Amherst (490 graduates).

Program size doesn't necessarily indicate quality—consider factors like faculty expertise, production opportunities, location, and available degree levels when choosing a school.

Data based on IPEDS program completions for 2023-2024 academic year. Numbers reflect programs where students graduated.

What career paths are available with a Business Analytics degree?

This degree prepares you for roles such as Data Scientists, Statisticians, and Management Analysts. Related occupations employ approximately 2,018,280 professionals nationwide.

Skills in project management, creative leadership, and collaboration also transfer to event planning, arts administration, marketing, and corporate training roles. Many professionals work freelance or on a project basis across theatre, film, and live events.

Career pathways mapped using CIP-SOC crosswalk from the National Center for Education Statistics. Employment data from BLS OEWS May 2024.

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