Data Analytics
Online Bachelor's Degree
- Next Start Dates
- April 06, 2026
- May 13, 2026
Online Bachelor’s of Data Analytics
Through career-focused curriculum, this online Data Analytics degree can prepare you to build a successful career in data analytics across a wide range of businesses. With multiple entry options, competitively priced courses and flexible scheduling, you can achieve your goal of an online Data Analytics Bachelor’s degree in as few as 18 months in the Bachelor-Completer program.1
The online Data Analytics Bachelor of Science degree program is aligned with the SAS® Joint Certificate program.2 Upon passing three specific courses, you will automatically earn the Data Analytics SAS Joint Certificate, which helps you solve real-world business problems and gain experience in the field of big data.
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Online Data Analytics Courses
Flexible and affordable, online Data Analytics courses are designed to give you more control and balance over your busy schedule. Learn data science through live interactive sessions with faculty and peers, real-world projects and virtual labs. You'll receive continued support from admissions representatives, experienced faculty, library and learning resources, experienced tutors, 24/7 tech support, personal academic advisors and career services.
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Experience with Cutting-Edge Tech
As a Data Analytics degree online student, you'll use innovative tools such as Tableau3, Microsoft® Azure and Excel®,4 and languages such as SQL, R and Python, to visualize data and utilize the growing digital economy of big data. This program is also supported by Tableau for Teaching, a highly regarded data visualization program used throughout the analytics industry.
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Institutional Accreditation
Rasmussen University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. hlcommission.org | 800-621-7440
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Field Certification
The Data Analytics online program is aligned with the SAS® Joint Certificate program. Upon passing three specific courses, you will automatically earn the SAS Data Analytics Joint Certificate, helping you prepare to work in data-rich business environments and gain a competitive edge in the job market. Our online Data Analytics courses and curriculum also help you work toward the SAS® Certified Base Programmer for SAS® 9 credential exam and Tableau® Certified Data Analyst exam.5
What Types of Data Analytics Classes Will I Take?
As a pioneer in the field of career-focused and online education, Rasmussen University recruits and leverages the expertise of data analysis professionals to ensure program innovation and dynamic curriculum. This is why the content and structure of our Bachelor’s degree in Data Analytics program content is created and reviewed by a team of data analysis and data science industry experts. Here are some example courses that you would take as you prepare to pursue a career in the field:-
Introduction to Data Analytics
QMB 3000 / Online / 4 Credits
- Introduces students to the data analytics lifecycle and explores opportunities and challenges for implementing the data lifecycle in a business setting.
- Helps students learn about data sources, data analysis, computing environments and data ecosystems.
- Compares the key features of various industry tools used to analyze and visualize data.
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Introduction to Scripting
QMB 3200 / Online / 4 Credits
- Introduces students to scripting using the online SAS software suite for accessing, manipulating, analyzing and visualizing data.
- Studies how to write scripts that are used throughout the data analytics lifecycle to facilitate descriptive and statistical analysis.
- Teaches how to produce reports and visualizations that communicate actionable insights to audiences of varying technical backgrounds.
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Foundations of Analytics Platforms, Environments and Software
QMB 3100 / Online / 4 Credits
- Explores the different types of environments found within the data analytics space.
- Studies the different types of analytics tools used during the data analytics lifecycle.
- Focuses on the Extract Transform Load (ETL) process in particular.
Your Future is Full of Possibilities in Data Analytics
Through career-focused curriculum in your online courses, you can prepare to pursue a career in the data analysis field. Our program is designed to help you gain job-ready skills and strategic thinking that employers seek in future employees.
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Bachelor’s of Data Analytics
Intended for:
Students looking to pursue a career in data analytics across a wide range of businesses with well-rounded knowledge about the field, data science and fast-growing realm of big data.
Common careers:
- Business intelligence developer
- Data analyst
- Data quality analyst
- Junior data analyst
- Systems engineer
- Systems software developer
- Web analytics analyst
Pursue potential job growth:
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the demand for information software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers is projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average.6
The demand for computer and information systems managers is projected to grow 15% from 2024 to 2034, which is much faster than average.7
A Data Analytics degree from Rasmussen can help you pursue these data science career paths.
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Tuition & Savings
Do the Math:
With multiple start dates a year and a total of 23 courses, students who enroll can finish in as few as 18 months.1
$322 full-time tuition per credit
x 90 total credits
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$28,980 total tuition
+ $5,750 total fees
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$34,730 estimated full-time total tuition and fees
Learn more about the financial aid cost of attendance (COA).
Other Ways to Save
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how our IT Management degree is designed to be more affordable with transfer credits, self-directed assessments, grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
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What Should I Know Before I Enroll?
Entrance Requirements
We do not require enrolling students to submit standardized test scores; however, every entrant must have at least a high school diploma or the equivalent. To be considered for admission, students must hold a conferred Associate’s degree from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), or students must have successfully completed 60 quarter or 40 semester credits with a grade of C- or higher.9
No background check is required for this program, but pre-employment screenings, like background checks, may be required for future job opportunities.10
Help Paying for College
Higher education should be a manageable investment. Talk to an admissions representative and learn how these programs can make it more affordable with self-directed assessments, credit for prior learning, grants, scholarship opportunities, corporate grants and military grants for those who qualify.
Transfer Student
We believe in giving credit where it’s due. You can get an estimate of how many credits you can transfer without an official transcript in one business day (on average). Talk to an admissions representative today, or explore our Transfer Policy page for our seamless credit policies designed to maximize credits, potentially save money and expedite graduation.