Best Data Science Schools Near Lowell, MA (2026)

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

Lowell, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $68,102 to $86,285 per year for indexed programs. Lowell has a population of about 114,799. Median household income is $76,205 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $166,090 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Lowell

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

Tufts University

Medford, MA 19.0 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 21.0 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,817
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 174

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Boston University

Boston, MA 22.7 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,238
Avg net price $24,402/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 228

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA 23.9 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,721
Avg net price $34,170/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 26

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA 35.3 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $103,470
Avg net price $43,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Amherst, MA 63.8 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,631
Avg net price $22,383/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 166

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Mount Holyoke College

South Hadley, MA 69.1 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,418
Avg net price $26,441/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 47

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Smith College

Northampton, MA 70.6 miles from Lowell
  • 4 year
66.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 91%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,027
Avg net price $27,579/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Lowell

Lowell is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $132,040 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $121,921
Statisticians $102,320 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,478
Operations Research Analysts $100,700 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $92,982
Software Developers $166,090 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $153,361
Actuaries $129,590 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $119,658
Database Architects $161,650 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $149,261
Computer Systems Analysts $129,180 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $119,280
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $102,390 Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH $94,543

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.

Lowell at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 114,799 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $76,205 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 108.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Lowell, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Lowell. The closest is Tufts University in Medford, MA (19.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Saint Anselm College (25.8 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Lowell are: Software Developers ($166,090), Database Architects ($161,650), Data Scientists ($132,040). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Lawrence instead of Lowell?

Lawrence, MA is 9.1 miles from Lowell 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 Lowell an affordable place to study data science?

Lowell’s median household income of $76,205 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lowell while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Lowell

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

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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