Online Informatics and Analytics Programs

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Explore Online Informatics and Analytics Programs That Meet Market Demand

Choose the University of South Carolina Upstate for an online education that delivers the complex, in-demand skills sought by today’s employers. With an online informatics master’s, certificate or M.S. in analytics program, you’ll prepare for tech-forward career opportunities. Supportive faculty guide you through a curriculum that explores the intricacies of these rapidly growing fields, empowering you to graduate with expertise in AI, data analysis, business strategy, technical communication and more.

  • Receive personalized attention from award-winning faculty, each with decades of professional experience
  • Access all coursework conveniently online and on your schedule
  • Customize your education through diverse elective options
  • Small classes with 7 to 15 students per course
  • Professionals in this field may earn up to $211,450 annually1

Unlock Your Potential With an Online Graduate Degree Program

USC Upstate offers affordable informatics and analytics programs that meet you where you are: Skip the commute to campus and learn from anywhere with 100 percent online coursework.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Duration: 18 Months

Become an invaluable asset to your business with the career-ready expertise to transform data into actionable insights.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Duration: 2 Years

Prepare for in-demand informatics careers with a strong multidisciplinary foundation in cybersecurity, health informatics, data analytics and more.

  • Modality: Online
  • Credit Hours: 30
  • Duration: 6-9 Months (Intermediate), 9-15 Months (Advanced)

Take a step towards the informatics career you want with a certificate program that delivers expertise in IT, business and communication.

Curriculum: Multidisciplinary Expertise

As an online student of USC Upstate, you’ll study the same challenging curricula offered on campus and graduate with a strong, multidisciplinary foundation. Each informatics and analytics program allows you to customize your education by selecting diverse elective courses that focus on in-demand, career-specific topics and skills.

Become a Leader in a Fast-Growing Industry

The Bureau of Labor Statistics expects employment in informatics and analytics to grow substantially through 2034, with more than 316,000 openings each year.2 Gain the skills you need to excel in this fast-growing field with USC Upstate.

Explore In-Demand Informatics and Analytics Roles

Data Scientist $112,950 per year3

Information Security Analyst $124,910 per year4

USC Upstate: Education That Moves You Forward

At USC Upstate, you’ll find more than just classes — you’ll find a pathway to reach greater heights. Our focus on practical learning and personal mentorship means you’ll graduate ready to make an impact from day one. With values rooted in access, integrity and community connection, we create opportunities that change lives and strengthen the Upstate region. Recognized by U.S. News & World Report for social mobility and regional excellence, and with 97 percent of our students employed in their field and/or pursuing further education within six months of graduation, we deliver results that matter to you, your family and your future.

Reach Greater Heights From Wherever You Are

Your goals don’t wait, and neither should your education. USC Upstate’s online degree programs offer the flexibility to learn anywhere with the support to thrive. Our 7.5-week* terms keep you moving forward without putting your life on hold. With easy-to-use tools, career services and faculty mentorship, you’ll gain skills you can put to work right away.

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Sources and Disclaimer

  1. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Software Developers, Quality Assurance Analysts and Testers.” Retrieved Sept. 17, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Computer and Information Technology Occupations.” Retrieved Sept. 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  3. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Data Scientists.” Retrieved Sept. 22, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.
  4. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. “Information Security Analysts.” Retrieved Sept. 18, 2025, from https://www.bls.gov/.

*During 2026 summer terms, courses run 5 weeks.