Best Data Science Schools Near Southgate, MI (2026)

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

Southgate, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Southgate has a population of about 29,551. Median household income is $64,635 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $132,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Southgate

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

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 21.8 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 27.5 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Delta College

University Center, MI 101.6 miles from Southgate
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
46.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 21%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $37,781
Avg net price $4,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,820
Out‑of‑state$7,880
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 131.1 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 146.2 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Andrews University

Berrien Springs, MI 162.4 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
70.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 82%
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,187
Avg net price $12,547/yr
Tuition
In‑state$35,056
Out‑of‑state$35,056
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 83

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Northern Michigan University

Marquette, MI 365.4 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,107
Avg net price $14,085/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 122

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Michigan Technological University

Houghton, MI 429.0 miles from Southgate
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,198
Avg net price $14,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Southgate

Southgate is part of the Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI metro area (BLS area code 19820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $103,330 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $103,021
Statisticians $102,710 MI statewide $102,403
Operations Research Analysts $81,590 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $81,346
Software Developers $130,760 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $130,369
Actuaries $105,640 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $105,324
Database Architects $132,040 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $131,645
Computer Systems Analysts $103,670 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $103,360
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,100 Detroit-Warren-Dearborn, MI $76,869

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.

Southgate at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 29,551 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $64,635 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 21.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.3 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Southgate, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Southgate. The closest is Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, MI (21.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Cleveland State University (92.6 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Southgate are: Database Architects ($132,040), Software Developers ($130,760), Actuaries ($105,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Wyandotte instead of Southgate?

Wyandotte, MI is 2.6 miles from Southgate 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 Southgate an affordable place to study data science?

Southgate’s median household income of $64,635 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Southgate while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Southgate

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

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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