Data Analytics Colleges Under $20,000

Ohio University operates five regional campuses where data analytics students pay net costs between $4,503 and $6,483, making these among the most affordable options nationwide. The Ohio University system dominates the lowest-cost tier, with Eastern Campus in Saint Clairsville leading at just $4,503 annually. These regional campuses serve students across southeastern Ohio, where major employers like American Electric Power and Marathon Petroleum increasingly seek data professionals to optimize energy distribution and supply chain operations. Brigham Young University-Idaho breaks into this affordable group at $7,131 net cost while maintaining a 55.1% graduation rate, significantly higher than most budget options. The data reveals a clear divide between public regional campuses under $10,000 and four-year universities ranging from $12,000 to $17,324. Florida Polytechnic University stands out with the most selective admissions at 56% acceptance rate, while still keeping in-state costs at $4,940. These programs serve students entering a field where entry-level data analysts earn median salaries around $65,000 nationally.

Programs

$4,503 – $19,182

Net Price Range

41.8%

Avg. Graduation Rate

22 Data Analytics Programs

Program rankings
#	School	Net Price	In-State Tuition	Graduation Rate	Acceptance Rate
1	Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, Ohio	$4,503	$6,178	20.0%
2	CUNY New York City College of Technology Brooklyn, New York	$4,783	$7,332	19.4%	81.8%
3	Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, Ohio	$5,328	$6,178	19.3%
4	Ohio University-Zanesville Campus Zanesville, Ohio	$5,971	$6,178	17.7%
5	Ohio University-Lancaster Campus Lancaster, Ohio	$6,133	$6,178	13.7%
6	Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, Ohio	$6,483	$6,178	12.1%
7	Brigham Young University-Idaho Rexburg, Idaho	$7,131	$4,656	55.1%	95.6%
8	University of North Texas at Dallas Dallas, Texas	$8,376	$9,590	43.8%	93.6%
9	Florida Polytechnic University Lakeland, Florida	$9,899	$4,940	53.0%	56.0%
10	Christian Brothers University Memphis, Tennessee	$10,896	$37,300	56.0%	87.5%
11	University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, Missouri	$12,323	$13,440	56.9%	51.1%
12	University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Stevens Point, Wisconsin	$13,726	$8,834	56.0%	89.1%
13	University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, Iowa	$14,609	$9,728	68.9%	95.0%
14	Central Washington University Ellensburg, Washington	$14,715	$9,192	49.9%	93.5%
15	University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Whitewater, Wisconsin	$14,785	$8,250	64.3%	82.4%
16	Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, Texas	$15,152	$10,600	51.7%	89.5%
17	Wilmington University New Castle, Delaware	$15,355	$12,330	22.6%
18	Bryan College-Dayton Dayton, Tennessee	$16,494	$18,900	55.9%
19	Manor College Jenkintown, Pennsylvania	$16,521	$19,964	24.4%	93.2%
20	Quincy University Quincy, Illinois	$17,324	$35,740	42.7%	61.7%
21	Regent University Virginia Beach, Virginia	$18,749	$20,686	54.1%	32.3%
22	Boise State University Boise, Idaho	$19,182	$8,782	61.9%	83.9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes Ohio University's regional campuses so affordable for data analytics?

Five Ohio University regional campuses offer net costs between $4,503 and $6,483, with identical in-state tuition of $6,178 across all locations. These campuses receive state funding and operate with lower overhead costs than main campuses. The Eastern Campus in Saint Clairsville provides the lowest net cost at $4,503, though graduation rates range from 12.1% to 20% across the regional system.

How do graduation rates compare across these affordable data analytics programs?

University of Northern Iowa leads with a 68.9% graduation rate at $14,609 net cost, while most sub-$10,000 options show rates below 25%. Brigham Young University-Idaho achieves 55.1% graduation at $7,131, making it an outlier among budget programs. The data shows a general correlation between higher costs and better completion rates, with programs above $12,000 typically exceeding 50% graduation rates.

Is Florida Polytechnic University worth the higher selectivity?

Florida Polytechnic accepts only 56% of applicants, the most selective among these affordable options, while maintaining a $9,899 net cost. The university focuses exclusively on STEM fields and achieves a 53% graduation rate. With in-state costs at just $4,940, Florida residents get strong value at this specialized institution that opened in 2014.

Does location affect job prospects for data analytics graduates?

Programs in major metropolitan areas like Dallas and St. Louis offer proximity to corporate headquarters and tech companies hiring data analysts. University of North Texas at Dallas costs $8,376 with a 43.8% graduation rate, while University of Missouri-St Louis runs $12,323 with 56.9% completion. Regional campuses in Ohio serve energy and manufacturing sectors that increasingly rely on data analysis for operations.

What explains the cost differences between public and private options?

Christian Brothers University in Memphis represents the only private option at $10,896 net cost, despite a sticker price of $37,300. Most public universities range from $8,000 to $15,000 for out-of-state students. Brigham Young University-Idaho offers strong value for LDS students at $7,131, while public institutions like University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point charge $8,834 for in-state residents.

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