Best Data Science Schools Near Romeoville, IL (2026)

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

Romeoville, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $39,200 to $47,313 per year for indexed programs. Romeoville has a population of about 40,996. Median household income is $100,022 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $147,490 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Romeoville

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

Romeoville, IL 2.1 miles from Romeoville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,099
Avg net price $17,028/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,200
Out‑of‑state$39,200
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Romeoville

Romeoville is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $107,640 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $103,900
Statisticians $122,180 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $117,934
Operations Research Analysts $86,500 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $83,494
Software Developers $134,380 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $129,710
Actuaries $113,730 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $109,778
Database Architects $147,490 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $142,365
Computer Systems Analysts $103,490 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $99,894
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $80,400 Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN $77,606

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.

Romeoville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 40,996 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $100,022 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 23.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Romeoville, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Romeoville. The closest is Lewis University in Romeoville, IL (2.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Valparaiso University (56.1 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Romeoville are: Database Architects ($147,490), Software Developers ($134,380), Statisticians ($122,180). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Crest Hill instead of Romeoville?

Crest Hill, IL is 4.1 miles from Romeoville 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 Romeoville an affordable place to study data science?

Romeoville’s median household income of $100,022 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Romeoville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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 Romeoville

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

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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