Best Data Science Schools Near Encinitas, CA (2026)

Updated September 5, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Encinitas, California has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $16,758 to $50,958 per year for indexed programs. Encinitas has a population of about 61,585. Median household income is $150,471 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 67.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $163,270 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Encinitas

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

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA 11.9 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
92.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 27%
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,943
Avg net price $12,470/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,758
Out‑of‑state$50,958
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of San Diego

San Diego, CA 19.6 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,522
Avg net price $30,365/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 176.0 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
77.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 33%
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,915
Avg net price $16,109/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,414
Out‑of‑state$50,614
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 358.5 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 394.6 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,988
Avg net price $13,760/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 409.8 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,445
Avg net price $25,447/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 82

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 410.0 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
95.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $124,080
Avg net price $13,807/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 428.9 miles from Encinitas
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,812
Avg net price $30,378/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Encinitas

Encinitas is part of the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro area (BLS area code 41740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $130,990 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,060
Statisticians $131,860 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $117,837
Operations Research Analysts $99,230 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $88,677
Software Developers $163,270 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $145,907
Actuaries $107,890 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $96,416
Database Architects $156,800 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $140,125
Computer Systems Analysts $119,090 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $106,425
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $79,440 San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA $70,992

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.

Encinitas at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 61,585 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $150,471 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 67.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 111.9 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Encinitas, CA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs near Encinitas. The closest is University of California-San Diego in La Jolla, CA (11.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of San Diego (19.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Encinitas?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Encinitas are: Software Developers ($163,270), Database Architects ($156,800), Statisticians ($131,860). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Carlsbad instead of Encinitas?

Carlsbad, CA is 5.4 miles from Encinitas and has its own set of local data science programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.

Is Encinitas an affordable place to study data science?

Encinitas’s median household income of $150,471 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Encinitas while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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Other Programs Available in Encinitas

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Encinitas:

Data verified: September 5, 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.

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