Best Data Science Schools Near Muncie, IN (2026)

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

Muncie, Indiana has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $9,532 to $67,684 per year for indexed programs. Muncie has a population of about 64,739. Median household income is $43,395 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $132,830 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Muncie

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

Earlham College

Richmond, IN 36.3 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
59.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 73%
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,797
Avg net price $24,714/yr
Tuition
In‑state$53,930
Out‑of‑state$53,930
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Butler University

Indianapolis, IN 48.1 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,235
Avg net price $36,041/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Franklin College

Franklin, IN 60.6 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
43.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 70%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,376
Avg net price $22,855/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,710
Out‑of‑state$38,710
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 36

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Purdue University Fort Wayne

Fort Wayne, IN 65.2 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
40.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 84%
Graduation rate 34%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,872
Avg net price $13,171/yr
Tuition
In‑state$9,532
Out‑of‑state$22,887
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 73

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Saint Mary's College

Notre Dame, IN 113.5 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,354
Avg net price $25,292/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology

Terre Haute, IN 113.8 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,253
Avg net price $42,513/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, IN 122.5 miles from Muncie
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,191
Avg net price $18,578/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Muncie

Muncie is part of the Muncie, IN metro area (BLS area code 34620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $82,160 Muncie, IN $93,258
Statisticians $109,300 IN statewide $124,064
Operations Research Analysts $85,280 IN statewide $96,799
Software Developers $99,380 Muncie, IN $112,804
Actuaries $100,690 IN statewide $114,291
Database Architects $132,830 IN statewide $150,772
Computer Systems Analysts $79,390 Muncie, IN $90,114
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,440 Muncie, IN $61,793

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.

Muncie at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 64,739 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $43,395 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 88.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Muncie, IN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Muncie. The closest is Earlham College in Richmond, IN (36.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management (75.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Muncie are: Database Architects ($132,830), Statisticians ($109,300), Actuaries ($100,690). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Anderson instead of Muncie?

Anderson, IN is 17.5 miles from Muncie 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 Muncie an affordable place to study data science?

Muncie’s median household income of $43,395 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muncie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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 Muncie

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

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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