Best Data Science Schools Near Shawnee, KS (2026)

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

Shawnee, Kansas has 3 accredited schools offering data science programs. Shawnee has a population of about 68,175. Median household income is $106,312 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 52.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Actuaries at a median $131,680 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Shawnee

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

Lawrence, KS 24.0 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
72.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,945
Avg net price $18,059/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Wichita State University

Wichita, KS 161.7 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,532
Avg net price $13,194/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 149

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Newman University

Wichita, KS 167.3 miles from Shawnee
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,041
Avg net price $19,971/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Shawnee

Shawnee is part of the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 28140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kansas statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $99,870 Kansas City, MO-KS $107,968
Statisticians $111,780 Kansas City, MO-KS $120,843
Operations Research Analysts $85,380 Kansas City, MO-KS $92,303
Software Developers $124,990 Kansas City, MO-KS $135,124
Actuaries $131,680 Kansas City, MO-KS $142,357
Database Architects $127,590 Kansas City, MO-KS $137,935
Computer Systems Analysts $101,340 Kansas City, MO-KS $109,557
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $72,580 Kansas City, MO-KS $78,465

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.

Shawnee at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 68,175 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $106,312 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 52.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.5 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Shawnee, KS?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering data science programs near Shawnee. The closest is University of Missouri-Kansas City in Kansas City, MO (12.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Jewell College (26.5 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Shawnee are: Actuaries ($131,680), Database Architects ($127,590), Software Developers ($124,990). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kansas statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lenexa instead of Shawnee?

Lenexa, KS is 3.8 miles from Shawnee 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 Shawnee an affordable place to study data science?

Shawnee’s median household income of $106,312 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Shawnee while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kansas 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 Shawnee

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

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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