Best Data Science Schools Near Lino Lakes, MN (2026)

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

Lino Lakes, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $44,226 to $58,569 per year for indexed programs. Lino Lakes has a population of about 21,847. Median household income is $121,800 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 43.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $134,010 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Lino Lakes

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

Bethel University

Saint Paul, MN 8.5 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
68.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 88%
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,764
Avg net price $28,556/yr
Tuition
In‑state$44,226
Out‑of‑state$44,226
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 79

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Metropolitan State University

Saint Paul, MN 14.6 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,705
Avg net price $16,863/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 15.4 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Walden University

Minneapolis, MN 15.7 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Exclusively online
19.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $42,810
Avg net price $33,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 12%
  • Programs offered: 59

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Augsburg University

Minneapolis, MN 15.9 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,829
Avg net price $23,873/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 63

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 16.3 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

St Catherine University

Saint Paul, MN 17.5 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,282
Avg net price $19,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 81

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Saint Johns University

Collegeville, MN 69.7 miles from Lino Lakes
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,786
Avg net price $25,672/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 34

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Lino Lakes

Lino Lakes is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $129,780 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $123,836
Statisticians N/A MN statewide –
Operations Research Analysts $95,450 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $91,078
Software Developers $130,920 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $124,924
Actuaries $125,960 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $120,191
Database Architects $134,010 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $127,872
Computer Systems Analysts $112,090 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $106,956
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $97,910 Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $93,426

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.

Lino Lakes at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 21,847 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $121,800 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 43.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.8 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Lino Lakes, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Lino Lakes. The closest is Bethel University in Saint Paul, MN (8.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Augsburg University (15.9 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Lino Lakes?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Lino Lakes are: Database Architects ($134,010), Software Developers ($130,920), Data Scientists ($129,780). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Blaine instead of Lino Lakes?

Blaine, MN is 6.1 miles from Lino Lakes 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 Lino Lakes an affordable place to study data science?

Lino Lakes’s median household income of $121,800 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lino Lakes while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Lino Lakes

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

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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