Best Online Data Analytics Programs in Salem, MA (2026)

Salem, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,168 to $14,899 per year for indexed programs. Salem has a population of about 44,241. Median household income is $85,137 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning data analytics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $132,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Data Analytics Schools to Salem

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data analytics programs near Salem, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Salem 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 Salem. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

#1

Salem State University

Salem, MA 0.8 miles from Salem BOC Score 62.4
  • 4 year
  • Campus + Online
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,662
Avg net price $15,996/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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


Data Analytics Wages Near Salem

Salem is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientist$132,040Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$121,921
Statistician$102,320Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$94,478
Operations Research Analyst$100,700Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$92,982
Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist$102,390Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$94,543

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.


Salem at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,241Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$85,137Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+49.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data analytics schools are near Salem, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data analytics programs near Salem. The closest is Salem State University in Salem, MA (0.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bunker Hill Community College (12.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data analytics-related roles near Salem are: Data Scientist ($132,040), Market Research Analyst and Marketing Specialist ($102,390), Statistician ($102,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Peabody instead of Salem?

Peabody, MA is 3.8 miles from Salem 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 Salem an affordable place to study data analytics?

Salem’s median household income of $85,137 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Salem while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.