Great Bay Community College’s (GBBC) associate degree program in Analytics has been recognized as the sixth best Data Analytics associate degree program in the U.S. in the 2026 rankings
TechGuide is a national online resource that helps students and professionals learn about analytics and computer science education and careers. Its rankings are based on data from the Integrated Post-Secondary Education Data System (IPEDS) and National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) via College Navigator. Key factors are evaluated, such as tuition, student-to-faculty ratios, admission and graduation rates and alumni success.
In an article announcing the top associate in Data Analytics programs for 2026, TechGuide pointed out that “the increasing demand for data-savvy professionals has prompted the development of associate degree programs that provide a solid foundation in data analytics principles.”
Analytics education teaches students how to work with raw data to process, analyze, and make conclusions using predictive modeling. GBCC’s Analytics program combines foundational learning with hands-on lab work. All courses are offered online since essential skills are software-based. Small classes with an 11 to one student-to-faculty ratio ensure personal attention.
“Our program opens doors for students just beginning their careers, as well as those launching a second career in the fast-growing data analytics field. The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 34 percent job growth rate for data scientists from 2022 to 2032, which is far higher than most other occupations,” said John Mannarini, department chair for Mathematics, Engineering, and Technologies at GBCC.
Students who complete GBCC’s Analytics program can enter the workforce directly in a variety of professions such as a junior data scientist or they can apply their learning towards the Analytics and Data Science B.S. program at the University of New Hampshire through a Transfer Pathway.
“GBCC’s outstanding Analytics program equips students to enter the field directly or provide a cost-effective, flexible approach to earning advanced degrees in data analytics,” said Mannarini.