Data Analytics in Education, Graduate Certificate
Enrollment for Fall 2026 has begun!
Program Description
Expand or transition your career as a data analyst, researcher, consultant, or enter an education-related field to make more effective use of data. The certificate consists of 13 credit hours.
Application Requirement For Program are as follow:
- Application Form
- Undergraduate Transcripts
- Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75
- OR Completion of twelve or more Cleveland State graduate credit hours with a cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 or above
- OR A score at the 50th percentile on the MAT or on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the GRE
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Program Director: Dr. Karla Hamlen Mansour
Phone: 216-687-4610
Email:k.hamlen@csuohio.edu
Visit our program page for more informationCareer Opportunities
A degree in Data Analytics in Education opens diverse and impactful career opportunities. Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Educational Data Analyst – Analyzing student performance and institutional data to improve academic outcomes.
- Learning Analytics Specialist – Using LMS and digital learning data to enhance student engagement and personalize learning.
- Institutional Research Analyst – Supporting colleges and universities with insights on enrollment, retention, and graduation rates.
- Education Policy Analyst – Interpreting large-scale education data to inform strategic and policy decisions.
- EdTech Data Analyst – Working with organizations like Coursera or Khan Academy to optimize learning platforms and user experience.
- Assessment & Evaluation Specialist – Designing and analyzing assessments to measure curriculum effectiveness and student achievement.
Professionals in this field are in growing demand as educational institutions increasingly rely on data-driven strategies to improve performance, efficiency, and student success.
Tuition and Financial Aid
Our institution is committed to making education accessible. We offer:
- Scholarships – Merit-based and need-based options for eligible students.
- Grants - Financial support that does not require repayment.
- Work-Study Programs – Opportunities for students to earn while they learn.
- Financial Aid Forms – Flexible repayment plans to suit different needs.
For detailed information on tuition fees and financial aid eligibility, visit our official website or contact our financial aid office.
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Contact Information
Community Learning Center for Children and Youth
Cleveland State University Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
Julka Hall 130
2485 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115
Phone: 216-687-4621
Fax: 216-687-5186
STEMM Education Center
Cleveland State University Levin College of Public Affairs and Education
Julka Hall 324
2485 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Phone: 216-875-9704