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2023 Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Data Analytics School for You

Data Analytics is the #225 most popular major in the country with 1,338 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in the Plains States Region to see which ones were the most popular programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Data Analytics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Data Analytics Colleges.

Our analysis found Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota to be the most popular school for data analytics students who want to pursue a degree in the Plains States Region . SMU MN is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Winona.

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#2

Drake University

Des Moines, IA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Drake University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region list. Drake is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Des Moines.

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#3

University of Northern Iowa

Cedar Falls, IA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Northern Iowa is a great place for data analytics students. UNI is a medium-sized public school located in the city of Cedar Falls.

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#4

Park University

Parkville, MO

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Park University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Parkville, Park University is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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#4

Butler Community College

El Dorado, KS

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Butler Community College is a great place for data analytics students. Located in the town of El Dorado, Butler CC is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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University of Missouri - St Louis did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for data analytics students. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public college with a large student population.

Read full report on Data Analytics at University of Missouri - St Louis

#6

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN

Saint Cloud State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Located in the city of Saint Cloud, St. Cloud State University is a public school with a large student population.

Read full report on Data Analytics at Saint Cloud State University

Maryville University of Saint Louis ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, Maryville U is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Full Data Analytics at Maryville University of Saint Louis Report

#6

Loras College

Dubuque, IA

Loras College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Schools in the Plains States Region list. Loras is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Dubuque.

Read full report on Data Analytics at Loras College

With a ranking of #6, University of Missouri - Kansas City did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for data analytics students. UMKC is a fairly large public school located in the city of Kansas City.

Full Data Analytics at University of Missouri - Kansas City Report

Best Data Analytics Colleges by State

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State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 4
Minnesota 88
Iowa 78

Data Analytics is one of 44 different types of programs to choose from.

Majors Similar to Data Analytics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies 34,975
Biological & Physical Science 30,075
Interdisciplinary Studies 9,074
International Studies 7,368
Nutrition Science 5,330

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 10 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).

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