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Best Data Science Schools Near LaGrange, GA (2026)
Updated September 5, 2026BLS dataCollege ScorecardOn this page
LaGrange, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs. LaGrange has a population of about 33,564. In Georgia, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $139,500 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Data Science Schools to LaGrange
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near LaGrange, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from LaGrange 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:
BOCSCORE
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 LaGrange.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
BOC
Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Georgia schools on the Georgia data science page.
Data Science Wages Near LaGrange
Occupation
Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Data Scientists
$104,340
Statisticians
$115,150
Operations Research Analysts
$76,220
Software Developers
$131,010
Actuaries
N/A
Database Architects
$139,500
Computer Systems Analysts
$106,240
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists
$75,850
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.
Other LaGrange-Area Cities With Data Science Programs
How many accredited data science schools are near LaGrange, GA?
Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs near LaGrange. The closest is Georgia Institute of Technology-Main Campus in Atlanta, GA (63.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kennesaw State University (74.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying data science roles in Georgia?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in Georgia are: Database Architects ($139,500), Software Developers ($131,010), Statisticians ($115,150). Wages for LaGrange workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in La Grange instead of LaGrange?
La Grange, GA is 0.0 miles from LaGrange 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.
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.
