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EARN AN ONLINE DEGREE OR CERTIFICATE IN DATA ANALYTICS

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Prepare for a Career in Data Science

Learn data management, data science, and predictive analysis with an online degree in data analytics from University of Maryland Global Campus. We offer data analytics and data science programs at all levels. Earn an undergraduate or graduate degree in a career-relevant field, or boost your skills with a certificate at the undergraduate or graduate level. Our comprehensive programs are designed to help you master high-demand business intelligence skills, acquire hands-on experience, and advance your career. At UMGC, you'll have the opportunity to

  • Apply predictive modeling, decision theory, big data analytics, data science, machine learning, and data visualization to projects from a range of industries
  • Learn to manipulate large data sets using IBM SPSS Modeler, SAS Enterprise Mining, and Tableau, among other software applications
  • Manage data analytics and data science projects from conception to delivery
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Choose from a Wide Range of Data Programs

UMGC's continually updated curriculum incorporates real-world scenarios to help you apply your skills to the workforce right away. Choose from bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, and certificates that are designed to help you gain the skills and knowledge to specialize in the data field of your choice.

  • Bachelor's degrees: We are now offering a new bachelor's degree in data science program to meet the growing need for highly skilled professionals who can transform data into actionable insights.
  • Master's degrees: We offer master's degrees in high-demand areas like data analytics and information technology: database systems technology.
  • Certificates: Build your credentials quickly by earning an online certificate in an area such as business analytics.
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Study at a Respected State University

UMGC is a respected and accredited public state university that offers more than 90 degrees, concentrations, specializations, and certificates that are designed to fit into the busy lives of working professionals.

UMGC's data analytics programs and students boast the following accolades:

  • Top-ranked MS in data analytics, OnlineMasters.com, 2019
  • First Place, IBM Watson Analytics Global Competition, University of Maryland Global Campus Data Analytics Team, 2018
  • Third Place, IBM Watson Analytics Global Competition, University of Maryland Global Campus Data Analytics Team, 2018
  • Second Place, IBM Watson Analytics Global Competition, University of Maryland Global Campus Data Analytics Team, 2017
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Explore Ways to Make Your Degree Affordable

We are committed to helping you find ways to meet, manage, and lower your education costs. Just last year, UMGC awarded $15 million in scholarship funds to our students. But that's not all. We offer several options to help you save time and money. These include:

  • No-cost digital resources that have replaced textbooks for nearly every course
  • Accepting up to 70 credits from approved two-year schools and community colleges and 90 credits from approved four-year colleges and universities
  • Federal financial aid, loans, grants, and scholarships available for those who qualify
  • Our interest-free monthly payment plan
  • Tuition assistance and/or veterans education benefits for those who qualify
  • Employer discounts for eligible employees and their spouses and dependents through alliances with public and private sector organizations
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Share in Our Rich Military Heritage

We have been serving the higher education needs of the U.S. Armed Forces since 1947. Today, we enroll more than 50,000 active-duty military servicemembers, reservists, veterans, and their family members, and we boast the following accolades:

  • Military Times ranked UMGC as the top public university in its 2020 Best for Vets survey of online and nontraditional colleges and universities
  • Military Times ranked UMGC as the No. 4 cybersecurity program in the United States for 2018
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Gain Access to Lifetime Career Services

We’re committed to helping you find the job you want in the field you love. When we say that we offer lifetime career services, we mean it! For over a decade, we've been providing our students and alumni with a full suite of lifetime career services—at no additional cost. We're proud to give our students and alumni access to the following resources:

  • Virtual recruitment fairs multiple times a year
  • 24/7 access to CareerQuest and InternPLUS, our employer database that contains job and internship postings, tools to help with your resume and interview skills, and other career resources
  • Career planning guidance and support
  • Mentoring and network programs
  • Career Connection, a blog for UMGC students and alumni to get expert advice from specialists in UMGC’s department of Career Services
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Effective July 1, 2019, University of Maryland University College (UMUC) changed its name to University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC).

University of Maryland Global Campus is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, 1007 North Orange Street, 4th Floor, MB #166, Wilmington, DE 19801, an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. UMGC is a constituent institution of the University System of Maryland and is governed by the USM Board of Regents. UMGC is certified to operate in Virginia by the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia (SCHEV). University of Maryland Global Campus, 9625 Belvoir Road, Barden Education Center, Building 1017, Room 128, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060.