Best Data Science Schools Near Florence, KY (2026)

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

Florence, Kentucky has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $13,502 to $67,684 per year for indexed programs. Florence has a population of about 32,334. Median household income is $68,508 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $134,480 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Florence

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

Lexington, KY 66.1 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 93%
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,025
Avg net price $18,851/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,502
Out‑of‑state$34,140
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 217

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Bellarmine University

Louisville, KY 78.1 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,069
Avg net price $21,499/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Centre College

Danville, KY 93.1 miles from Florence
  • 4 year
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,240
Avg net price $20,781/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 29

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Florence

Florence is part of the Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN metro area (BLS area code 17140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Kentucky statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $102,650 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $107,600
Statisticians $101,500 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $106,394
Operations Research Analysts $105,360 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $110,440
Software Developers $121,420 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $127,275
Actuaries $108,770 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $114,015
Database Architects $134,480 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $140,964
Computer Systems Analysts $103,450 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $108,438
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $75,750 Cincinnati, OH-KY-IN $79,403

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.

Florence at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 32,334 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $68,508 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Florence, KY?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Florence. The closest is Earlham College in Richmond, IN (59.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Franklin College (82.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Florence are: Database Architects ($134,480), Software Developers ($121,420), Actuaries ($108,770). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Kentucky statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Independence instead of Florence?

Independence, KY is 5.9 miles from Florence 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 Florence an affordable place to study data science?

Florence’s median household income of $68,508 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Florence while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Kentucky 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 Florence

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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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