Economics and Data Analytics (M.S.)

For students looking for a more technical path in economics, this program combines economic theory and data analytics in a specialized course of study. With a focus on causal inference and interpretability, it offers a deeper look at how data can be analyzed, explained and understood.

*Total cost and time to complete the program varies, depending on curriculum choices, personal schedules and program fees.

Program Highlights

Causality and Interpretation

If you’re interested in going beyond surface-level analysis, this program takes a more focused approach to how data is interpreted. By combining economics and data analytics, it centers on causal inference and the role of interpretation in examining complex questions.

Program Requirements

For the most accurate and up-to-date degree requirements, visit this degree’s program page on UD’s course catalog.

Career Opportunities

We have excellent success in placing our graduates in professional positions where employers value their experience and skills. The Lerner Career Services maintains job listings, coordinates job fairs, student recruitment programs, and provides career planning and placement assistance. The economics faculty also provides job interview coaching and guidance.

Lerner Graduate Success

After graduation in 2025, 91% of masters-level students were employed (earning an average salary of $88,005). The Career Outcomes website reports what our graduates do, where they work and the salaries they make.

STEM Business Program

This STEM-designated business program builds the quantitative, analytical and technical skills employers prioritize today, such as data analysis, AI fundamentals, financial modeling and technological proficiency. STEM occupations are high earning, with a median wage double that of non-STEM fields, and are projected to grow faster than overall employment, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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