Tufts University - Graduate School of Arts and Sciences

Data Analytics Master’s and Certificate Programs

Power your career in data analytics with a graduate program at Tufts

ENTRY TERMS:
Fall for the master’s degree
Fall and Spring for the certificate programs

FALL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Master’s program:
Priority Deadline (Fall): April 15, 2026

Online certificate programs:
Priority Deadline (Fall): May 15, 2026

Applications for all programs are reviewed on a rolling basis after priority deadlines.

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ENTRY TERMS:
Fall for the master’s degree
Fall and Spring for the certificate programs

FALL APPLICATION DEADLINES:
Master’s program:
Priority Deadline (Fall): April 15, 2026

Online certificate programs:
Priority Deadline (Fall): May 15, 2026

Applications for all programs are reviewed on a rolling basis after priority deadlines.

88%

of Tufts data analytics graduates are employed in the field

$93k-$121k

average salary for Data Analytics

21%

job growth expected for operations research analysts

364,000

expected job openings for data analytics professionals

Gain the data analytics and artificial intelligence skills to get ahead in your career

 Today, organizations across every industry are generating data faster than ever and struggling to find skilled individuals to make sense of it. The demand isn’t just for technical skills. Employers need professionals who can clean, analyze, and interpret complex datasets, then communicate what they mean in ways that drive real decisions. 


With a master’s degree or certificate in data analytics from Tufts University, you’ll gain the marketable skills needed to gather, interpret, and make data-driven decisions in a booming field expected to grow 26% by 2028. Our top-rated program is built for the real world in close coordination with industry employers. 

Choose from our four programs:

  • Master of Science in Data Analytics
    Become an expert in transforming complex data into clear, actionable insight. The M.S. in Data Analytics develops professionals across industries with the analytical, technical, and communication skills employers are asking for right now. You’ll build expertise in AI, machine learning, statistics, and data storytelling across a broad range of fields. Most students complete the program in two years, but it can be completed in one year with accelerated study. Full- and part-time options are offered. 

  • Online Certificate in Data Analytics 
    The fully online Certificate in Data Analytics consists of four courses that can be taken in the evenings and completed in as little as one year. Like the master’s program, it’s designed to be applicable across virtually any field. Students in this program learn to gather, interpret, and communicate data to guide real decisions. The certificate is an ideal entry point for professionals who want a recognized data analytics credential while having the option to build toward the full master’s degree.  

  • Spatial Data Analytics Certificate
    Those interested in data science—and the technical skills needed to build and manage data systems—may want to consider a Spatial Data Analytics Certificate. Topics covered include spatial statistics analysis, machine learning (ML), modeling, and visualization, as well as advanced coding and statistical methods. Flexible options include evening, weekend, and online courses, and the certificate can be completed in three to four semesters. 

  • Certificate in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
    GIS tools and data help researchers, policymakers, and community members visualize, explore, and interpret information across space. GIS knowledge empowers understanding of spatial relationships, patterns, and trends—skills in high demand across many industries. Flexible study options include evenings, weekends, and online, and the certificate can be completed in three to four semesters. 

Tufts was named among the Top 100 Most Innovative Universities by Reuters and is a tier-one research institution. You’ll receive an unmatched educational experience minutes from downtown Boston and join a network of alumni and faculty who are leaders in their fields. Make the connections and personal investment you need to move your career forward.

Personal Attention, World-Class Learning

Tufts combines the individualized atmosphere of a liberal arts college with the state-of-the-art technological resources of a top research institution. World-class researchers, personal mentoring, and industry partnerships equip Tufts data analytics students with the skills to excel and the confidence to apply what they’ve learned to advance in successful careers. 

Study Data Analytics Your Way

Our innovative courses are available with a mix of day, evening, and online options, and the interdisciplinary program design lets you take electives across Arts & Sciences. You can tailor your studies to the industries and domains you want to work in. Credits earned in a Tufts data analytics certificate can also transfer toward the master’s degree if you are accepted to the program. Both federal financial aid and merit scholarships are available for full-time students. 

At Tufts, data analytics is about more than technical proficiency. Our curriculum emphasizes analytical thinking, critical thinking, ethics, and the ability to communicate complex findings to non-technical audiences. You’ll work with real, often messy datasets from government sources and industry sponsors, learning to clean, explore, analyze, and present data through compelling storytelling.  

Courses in machine learning, natural language processing, and generative AI are taught by industry professionals who bring direct experience from careers as data scientists, machine learning researchers, and analysts. Students gain hands-on experience building AI systems using tools like PyTorch and TensorFlow/Keras, graduating with both the skills and portfolios they will need to build successful careers. 

Generous Scholarships are Available

Tufts University offers merit and need-based tuition scholarships for graduate programs, as well as fellowships and other special funding opportunities. Be sure to indicate your interest within the Financial Aid section of your application.  

For International Applicants

  • TOEFL, IELTS, or Duolingo scores are required, if applicable.
  • If admitted, confirm enrollment by April 15 for fall admission.
  • The Tufts International Center issues visa document forms and offers support.

GRE General Test scores not required for applicants who will have received a degree from a U.S. or Canadian institution by time of enrollment. GRE scores are required for all other applicants.

Expand Your Career

Tufts data analytics graduates go on to careers across a range of industries because the ability to make sense of data is valuable everywhere. After completing the program, you’ll be prepared for roles including: 

  • Business intelligence analyst
  • Data engineer
  • Marketing data analyst 
  • Health care analyst 
  • Supply chain analyst
  • Data scientist
  • Risk analyst 

Our alumni have gone on to roles at organizations including Amazon, Adobe, Microsoft, Bloomberg, HSBC, Duke Energy, and the MBTA, as well as universities, real estate firms, sports organizations, and innovative startups. Your undergraduate background and interests will share your path, and we encourage you to choose electives that align with the specialty you want to pursue.  

As generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing continue to reshape industries, the demand for skilled data professionals is only growing.  With a degree from Tufts, you’ll be ready for it.