BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has been named the “Best Master’s in Data Analytics” by CollegeRank. The ranking considers overall affordability, institution accessibility, and ROI.
CollegeRank noted key features of the program as completion time—1 year (full-time) or 2 years (part-time); dual degree options—combining data analytics with fields like business administration or public administration; and availability of graduate assistantships and professional development resources.
Students can choose from concentrations including Interdisciplinary Analytics, Supply Chain Analytics, and Sustainability Analytics.
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About App State’s Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics Program
Appalachian State University offers a Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics designed to prepare students for high-demand careers in data science. The program emphasizes individualized attention and provides resources like career services, academic advising, and professional development opportunities. Fortune Education ranks the program 11th in the nation, and it is housed in the Walker College of Business, which is consistently recognized by sources like U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review. The Walker College houses three master's degree programs — an MBA, a Master of Science in Accounting and the Master of Science in Applied Data Analytics. Learn more at https://business.appstate.edu/graduate.
About the Walker College of Business
The Walker College of Business at Appalachian State University delivers transformational educational experiences that prepare and inspire students to be ethical, innovative, and engaged business leaders who positively impact our community locally and globally. The college emphasizes international experiences, sustainable business practices, entrepreneurial programs, and real-world applications with industry. Enrolling 4,219 undergraduates in 11 majors, as well as 271 graduate students in three master's programs, the Walker College's full-time undergraduate enrollment is the highest in the UNC System. Appalachian is consistently named one of "The Best Business Schools" by The Princeton Review and is accredited by AACSB International—The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, the premier global accrediting body for schools of business. Learn more at https://business.appstate.edu.
About Appalachian State University
As a premier public institution, Appalachian State University prepares students to lead purposeful lives. App State is one of 17 campuses in the University of North Carolina System, with a national reputation for innovative teaching and opening access to a high-quality, affordable education for all. The university enrolls more than 21,000 students, has a low student-to-faculty ratio and offers more than 150 undergraduate and 80 graduate majors at its Boone and Hickory campuses and through App State Online. Learn more at https://www.appstate.edu.
App State Named Top Master’s in Data Analytics by CollegeRank
Peacock Hall, Home of the Walker College of Business