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Online Course Report Releases 2017-2018 Ranking of Masters in Data Science Degree ProgramsNEW ORLEANS, July 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Online Course Report, a leading authority in open, corporate, and traditional online education rankings and resources, has released their 2017-2018 ranking of masters in data science degree programs: In compiling our ranking of online master's in data science degrees, we surveyed close to 100 programs worldwide. Surveyed programs were judged based on the following criteria: --Affordability (1/3): an institution's cost per credit hour for out-of-state residents provided by the degree program or institutional website. Schools ranked in our 2017-2018 Online Master's in Data Science ranking include the following (in alphabetical order): American University The three top ranking online programs surveyed include Dakota State University (1st) followed by Southern New Hampshire University and Regis University. Notable trends in the report show a growth in online data science programs at both traditionally prestigious research universities as well as universities with large online offerings and non-traditional delivery options with greater flexibility. This growth is in line with trade-specific higher education online growth as a whole. For data science in particular, favorable press on career prospects as well as massive demand could have played a large role in the rapid proliferation of online data science degree programs. Online Course Report (http://www.onlinecoursereport.com) is a leading authority in online education rankings and resources. The site publishes rankings, reviews, entertaining and informational material on traditional, corporate, and open online education opportunities. Contact: View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/online-course-report-releases-2017-2018-ranking-of-masters-in-data-science-degree-programs-300492476.html SOURCE Online Course Report |