Fortune magazine has ranked Appalachian State University's Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics (MSADA) program as one of the best in the nation.
Fortune listed App State as seventh for best in-person programs and 13th for most affordable programs.
App State's MSADA program is housed in the Walker College of Business, which is consistently recognized by sources like U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review.
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"The Fortune ranking underscores our commitment to providing exceptional and accessible graduate education that prepares students to excel in data-driven careers," said Dr. Jason Xiong, associate dean for advanced business studies in the Walker College.
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The rankings were based on eight data points, including total program cost, acceptance rate, graduation rate, and average undergraduate GPA.
View Fortune's complete listing of best in-person data science master's programs at https://fortune.com/education/information-technology/best-masters-in-data-science/.
View Fortune's complete listing of the most affordable in-person data science master's programs at https://fortune.com/education/information-technology/most-affordable-masters-in-data-science/.
About App State’s Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics Program
Appalachian State University offers a Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics program designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in data science. The program emphasizes individualized attention and provides resources such as career services, academic advising, and professional development opportunities. The Walker College of Business offers three master's degree programs: an MBA, a Master of Science in Accounting, and the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics. The college also offers an interdisciplinary graduate program in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and Human Resource Management with the College of Arts & Sciences. Learn more at https://business.appstate.edu/graduate.
Fortune includes App State in its best in-person master's in data science programs for 2025
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