Master in Data Analytics (Master's)

At Loras College, tuition is Tuition and fees are listed in the Cost of Attendance section; financial aid and scholarships are available..

Graduates are qualified to work as data analysts in diverse industries such as healthcare, finance, and nonprofit organizations. The programme focuses on applying data methods and technologies to solve real-world problems. Students complete community-based projects using real datasets from local organizations. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills in data reporting, modeling, and clear communication of findings.

Focus areas include Business Analytics, Healthcare Data Analysis, Nonprofit Data Management, Financial Data Modeling, Community-Based Data Projects, Predictive Analytics.

The programme requires 30 credits and is structured around coursework, a capstone project, and community-based applied projects. Students complete one to three courses per semester, with a capstone tailored to their career goals.

Graduates work as data analysts in industries including healthcare, finance, insurance, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies.

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree in any field. No programming experience is required, but familiarity with statistics is beneficial. Required documents include an unofficial transcript and application materials.

The programme totals about 30 credit hours. Fully online, synchronous classes; available full-time or part-time; completion in 12 to 24 months. For international students, tuition is well below the median for US programmes. The institution admits about 92% of applicants.

Students at Loras College take part in more than fifty clubs, organizations, and intramural activities, with options ranging from campus planning and service projects to sports such as pickleball. Residence choices include traditional halls, apartments, and houses, while first-year students live in Binz, Rohlman, or Beckman Hall. Launch, a required three-day orientation, helps new students build relationships and become familiar with campus. Loras is in Dubuque, known for scenic beauty and outdoor recreation in the tri-state area.

Academic life reflects Loras's Catholic liberal arts identity and its focus on truth, respect, responsibility, excellence, and service. Founded in 1839, it was Iowa's first institution of higher learning and the seventh-oldest Catholic college or university in the United States. Intimate classes and strong student-faculty relationships support critical thinking and intellectual flexibility. The foundational curriculum includes ethics, philosophy, and theology, while internships, study away, service learning, and student research connect coursework with practical experience.

Students planning international study can choose full-semester and short-term programs across academic disciplines, including locations in Buenos Aires, Dublin, Santiago de Compostela, and Lisbon. Loras says program credits transfer to the College and can count toward a major or minor. Semester applicants need at least a 2.5 GPA, good academic standing, advisor approval, and a financial planning appointment. Eligible students may apply institutional, state, and federal aid to a semester abroad, while program costs can include tuition, housing, meals, insurance, travel, visas, and daily expenses.