Best Data Science Schools Near Eureka, CA (2026)

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

Eureka, California has 1 accredited school offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $8,250 to $25,170 per year for indexed programs. Eureka has a population of about 25,412. In California, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $174,410 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Eureka

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Eureka, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Eureka 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 Eureka. 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

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA 6.8 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 98%
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,626
Avg net price $13,171/yr
Tuition
In‑state$8,250
Out‑of‑state$20,850
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 55

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

#2

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA 201.7 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
90.0 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 42%
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $80,838
Avg net price $14,741/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,774
Out‑of‑state$50,974
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 153

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

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#3

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 231.7 miles from Eureka
  • 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

#4

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 246.7 miles from Eureka
  • 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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#5

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 255.9 miles from Eureka
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 100

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 268.4 miles from Eureka
  • 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

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#7

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 315.1 miles from Eureka
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 499.8 miles from Eureka
  • 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

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

Data Science Wages Near Eureka

Occupation Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Data Scientists $141,590
Statisticians $135,960
Operations Research Analysts $102,100
Software Developers $174,410
Actuaries $130,510
Database Architects $170,160
Computer Systems Analysts $127,720
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $94,700

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering data science programs near Eureka. The closest is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt in Arcata, CA (6.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt (6.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in California are: Software Developers ($174,410), Database Architects ($170,160), Data Scientists ($141,590). Wages for Eureka workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Redding instead of Eureka?

Redding, CA is 95.1 miles from Eureka 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.

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 Eureka

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

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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