Best Data Science Schools Near Lewiston, ME (2026)

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

Lewiston, Maine has 1 accredited school offering data science programs. Lewiston has a population of about 37,886. Median household income is $56,558 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Maine, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $133,120 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Lewiston

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Lewiston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lewiston city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Data Science Wages Near Lewiston

Lewiston is part of the Lewiston-Auburn, ME metro area (BLS area code 30340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $81,570 Lewiston-Auburn, ME $86,135
Statisticians $85,680 ME statewide $90,475
Operations Research Analysts $99,460 ME statewide $105,026
Software Developers $117,700 Lewiston-Auburn, ME $124,287
Actuaries $119,620 ME statewide $126,315
Database Architects $133,120 ME statewide $140,570
Computer Systems Analysts $82,890 Lewiston-Auburn, ME $87,529
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,820 Lewiston-Auburn, ME $70,560

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.

Lewiston at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 37,886 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $56,558 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 94.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Lewiston, ME?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering data science programs near Lewiston. The closest is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in Durham, NH (76.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (76.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Lewiston are: Database Architects ($133,120), Actuaries ($119,620), Software Developers ($117,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Auburn instead of Lewiston?

Auburn, ME is 4.0 miles from Lewiston 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 Lewiston an affordable place to study data science?

Lewiston’s median household income of $56,558 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lewiston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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 Lewiston

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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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