Best Data Science Schools Near Longmont, CO (2026)

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

Longmont, Colorado has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $4,902 to $45,824 per year for indexed programs. Longmont has a population of about 98,958. Median household income is $89,724 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boulder, CO metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $164,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Longmont

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

Regis University

Denver, CO 26.6 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $72,105
Avg net price $18,397/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 77

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 28.0 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Colorado School of Mines

Golden, CO 29.6 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
79.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $97,335
Avg net price $28,690/yr
Tuition
In‑state$21,914
Out‑of‑state$45,824
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 30.0 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
37.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 18%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $39,095
Avg net price $9,450/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,902
Out‑of‑state$17,136
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

United States Air Force Academy

USAF Academy, CO 80.8 miles from Longmont
  • 4 year
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 92%
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Longmont

Longmont 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.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $134,040 Boulder, CO $127,414
Statisticians $144,990 Boulder, CO $137,823
Operations Research Analysts $129,880 CO statewide $123,460
Software Developers $164,560 Boulder, CO $156,426
Actuaries $120,440 CO statewide $114,487
Database Architects $139,160 Boulder, CO $132,281
Computer Systems Analysts $132,750 Boulder, CO $126,188
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,600 Boulder, 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.

Longmont at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 98,958 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $89,724 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 46.3% 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 science schools are near Longmont, CO?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Longmont. The closest is Regis University in Denver, CO (26.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is United States Air Force Academy (80.8 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Longmont are: Software Developers ($164,560), Statisticians ($144,990), Database Architects ($139,160). 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 Firestone instead of Longmont?

Firestone, CO is 8.1 miles from Longmont 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 Longmont an affordable place to study data science?

Longmont’s median household income of $89,724 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Longmont 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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Other Programs Available in Longmont

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

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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