Best Data Science Schools Near Folsom, CA (2026)

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

Folsom, California has 3 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $16,774 to $50,974 per year for indexed programs. Folsom has a population of about 82,140. Median household income is $139,263 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 54.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $169,310 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Folsom

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

Davis, CA 33.8 miles from Folsom
  • 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

#2

University of the Pacific

Stockton, CA 48.8 miles from Folsom
  • 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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#3

Saint Mary's College of California

Moraga, CA 77.7 miles from Folsom
  • 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

San Jose State University

San Jose, CA 100.7 miles from Folsom
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Stanford University

Stanford, CA 102.4 miles from Folsom
  • 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

#6

Naval Postgraduate School

Monterey, CA 149.0 miles from Folsom
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

California State Polytechnic University-Humboldt

Arcata, CA 217.6 miles from Folsom
  • 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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  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 55

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

#8

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA 303.0 miles from Folsom
  • 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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  • 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 Folsom

Folsom is part of the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro area (BLS area code 40900). 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 $103,700 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $97,188
Statisticians $117,870 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $110,469
Operations Research Analysts $104,210 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $97,666
Software Developers $139,640 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $130,872
Actuaries $116,580 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $109,260
Database Architects $169,310 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $158,679
Computer Systems Analysts $122,330 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $114,649
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $78,630 Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA $73,693

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.

Folsom at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 82,140 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $139,263 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 54.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 106.7 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering data science programs near Folsom. The closest is University of California-Davis in Davis, CA (33.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Mary’s College of California (77.7 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Folsom are: Database Architects ($169,310), Software Developers ($139,640), Computer Systems Analysts ($122,330). 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 Citrus Heights instead of Folsom?

Citrus Heights, CA is 7.7 miles from Folsom 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 Folsom an affordable place to study data science?

Folsom’s median household income of $139,263 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Folsom 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 Folsom

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

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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