Best Online Data Analytics Programs in Boulder, CO (2026)

Boulder, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs, with tuition ranging from $15,666 to $54,242 per year for indexed programs. Boulder has a population of about 106,274. Median household income is $85,364 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 76.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning data analytics-related role is Statistician at a median $144,990 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Data Analytics Schools to Boulder

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data analytics programs near Boulder, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Boulder city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Boulder. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Naropa University

Boulder, CO 1.2 miles from Boulder BOC Score 26.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $28,720
Avg net price $29,179/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 56%
  • Programs offered: 4

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 1.6 miles from Boulder BOC Score 73.6
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,738
Avg net price $25,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 24

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

Boulder, CO 3.1 miles from Boulder BOC Score 37.4
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $32,001
Avg net price $13,367/yr
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 5

Source:Accreditor: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & TrainingIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Dr. Ida Rolf Institute

Boulder, CO 3.7 miles from Boulder
  • 2 year
  • Accredited
Acceptance rate 100%
Avg net price $35,373/yr
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Source:Accreditor: Commission on Massage Therapy AccreditationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Colorado schools on the Colorado data analytics page.


Data Analytics Wages Near Boulder

Boulder is part of the Boulder, CO metro area (BLS area code 14500). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientist$134,040Boulder, CO$127,414
Statistician$144,990Boulder, CO$137,823
Operations Research Analyst$129,880CO statewide$123,460
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$97,600Boulder, CO$92,776

Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.


Boulder at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population106,274Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,364Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+76.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.2 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data analytics schools are near Boulder, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs near Boulder. The closest is University of Colorado Boulder in Boulder, CO (1.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado Christian University (23.4 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data analytics roles near Boulder?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data analytics-related roles near Boulder are: Statistician ($144,990), Data Scientist ($134,040), Operations Research Analyst ($129,880). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Louisville instead of Boulder?

Louisville, CO is 6.9 miles from Boulder and has its own set of local data analytics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Boulder an affordable place to study data analytics?

Boulder’s median household income of $85,364 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Boulder while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.

How do I verify a program is accredited?

Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.


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Data verified: July 30, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.