Program Overview

Data Analytics Program

The Data Analytics program at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is designed to equip students with the skills to build, validate, analyze, and communicate basic analytical results. Students in this program learn to cleanse, visualize, and analyze data; read and write logical arguments using mathematical symbols; build, validate, and analyze basic data-based models; and communicate analytical results effectively.

Program Details

• Program Type: Minor
• Academic Unit: School of Science and Engineering
• Standard credit hours: 18
• Delivery Mode: In-person
• Typical Program Length: 4 years
• Typical Course Load: 1-2 per semester
• Estimated Program Cost: $7,402
  • All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate.

Why UMKC

UMKC is deeply integrated into the community, providing students with exclusive opportunities to connect with area employers, gain hands-on experience, and make an impact in their areas of interest. The university offers award-winning faculty and staff who deliver direction and support to help students succeed in their careers. UMKC faculty and students break ground in key areas of science, technology, healthcare, education, law, the arts, and the humanities, bringing in millions in funding.

After Graduation

Organizations are increasingly turning to data scientists to make informed data-driven decisions. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of data analysts is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations in the next 10 years. As businesses and organizations increasingly rely on data to drive decisions, the demand for professionals to collect, interpret, and analyze data will continue to rise. Data analysts will be needed across various industries, including finance, healthcare, and technology, with strong job prospects for those with expertise in data management and analytics tools.

Potential Careers

• Data analyst
• Data scientist
• Information security analyst
• Management analyst
• Median salary/year: $111,786

Potential Courses

Business Analytics 1

This interactive course uses interdisciplinary instruction to equip students for analysis, reporting, and business forecasting. It covers practical business scenario analysis, applicable business spreadsheet skills, and data visualization.

Introduction to Data Visualization

This course introduces the basic methods to acquire, cleanse, and process data. Students learn how to design, build, and evaluate data visualizations.

Graph Theory with Applications

This course evaluates graph theory and the application of mathematical models to real-world problems to encode data relationships.

Related Programs and Pathways

• Computer Science (Major)
• Data Science — B.S./M.S. (Major, Master's)
• Data Science and Analytics (Master's)

How to Apply

1. Gather your materials
   • Official transcripts
   • Names and locations of previous college(s) or high school(s) and dates you attended
   • Citizenship, residency, and visa information (if applicable)
   • ACT/SAT test scores (optional). Required if you would like to be considered for applicable scholarship opportunities
2. Complete the online application
   • No application fee for domestic undergraduate students — $75 for international students
3. Check admissions requirements
   • Some programs have specific admission requirements.

Application Dates

• To Start Classes in Fall: Apply by June 15, Classes begin in August
• To Start Classes in Spring: Apply by Nov. 15, Classes begin in January

Estimated Tuition Per Semester

• Resident Rate: $6,168 (per semester)
• Heartland Rate: $9,063 (per semester)
• Nonresident Rate: $16,090 (per semester)
  • All rates or costs are for illustrative purposes only. Estimated cost is calculated by multiplying the appropriate 2025/2026 UMKC academic year resident rate by standard credit hours. Fees are NOT included in the calculation. Your hours and total costs may differ, depending on transfer hours, course choices, academic progress, program- and university-specific fees, and your qualified tuition rate.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

An amazing education shouldn’t break the bank, which is why UMKC offers a number of automatic and competitive scholarships, grants, and other financial aid opportunities — plus financial guidance from expert advisors.

• 96% of first-time Roos who qualified for financial aid last year
• $12,617: Average need-based scholarship or grant awarded to first-year students
• 80% of undergrads who received a scholarship or grant