Data are bigger, more complicated, and more readily available than ever before. Given data?s promise for yielding insight, knowing how to use data to ask and answer the right questions is a tremendously desirable skill. Our master?s degree will give you a competitive advantage in building a lifelong career in any field where data drive decisions.

Why pursue an M.A. in Data Analytics and Applied Social Research at Queens College?

  • Queens College has the fourth-largest sociology department in the nation, with 34 full-time faculty representing a diverse array of specializations
  • Our graduates are job market-ready, winning respected roles in government, business, politics, public opinion, non-profits, and market research
  • Choose from five tracks and concentrate in the area that interests you most: Data Science (?Big Data?), Market Research, Program Evaluation and Policy Analysis, Media and Marketing, and Applied Social Research
  • Take advantage of research assistantships, internships, and independent projects to hone your skills