Master of Science in Data Analytics and Policy

This cutting-edge program empowers students to tackle meaningful policy challenges using analytics. Students graduate with the expertise to be data-driven decision-makers and policy leaders in both the public and private sector.

The Johns Hopkins online MS in Data Analytics and Policy prepares students to tackle meaningful policy challenges using cutting-edge analytics.

Gain Practical Skills & Expand Your Knowledge

Students graduate from the program with the ability to develop actionable insights from diverse sets of data, as well as the communication skills needed to share their knowledge with decision-makers and the public. Examples of core and elective courses include:

• Data Visualization
• Programming and Data Management
• Data Mining and Predictive Analytics
• Data Science for Public Policy
• Text as Data
• Civic Technology and Smart Cities

Learn on Your Terms

This 100% online data analytics and policy program offers a flexible schedule with start dates in the fall, spring, or summer. Attend full- or part-time and complete your degree in about two years. If you’re in the D.C. area, you’ll also have the option to join us onsite for a few electives.

Johns Hopkins University, founded in 1876 and ranked seventh among national universities in 2022 by U.S. News and World Report , is a top-tier research university with campus locations in Baltimore, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge and committed to cultivating every student’s capacity for lifelong learning, Johns Hopkins fosters independent and original research and strives to bring the benefits of discovery to the world. The Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs division offers professional graduate degree programs for adults seeking flexibility, career advancement, and personal enrichment.