Best Data Science Schools Near Gulfport, MS (2026)

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

Gulfport, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $28,733 to $40,434 per year for indexed programs. Gulfport has a population of about 72,533. Median household income is $46,044 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning data science-related role is Actuaries at a median $106,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Gulfport

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

Mississippi State, MS 209.8 miles from Gulfport
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,513
Avg net price $17,595/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Gulfport

Gulfport is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, MS metro area (BLS area code 25060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $73,360 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $81,511
Statisticians $64,670 MS statewide $71,856
Operations Research Analysts $92,310 MS statewide $102,567
Software Developers $104,240 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $115,822
Actuaries $106,210 MS statewide $118,011
Database Architects $98,420 MS statewide $109,356
Computer Systems Analysts $83,530 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $92,811
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $54,820 Gulfport-Biloxi, MS $60,911

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.

Gulfport at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 72,533 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $46,044 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 90.0 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Gulfport, MS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering data science programs near Gulfport. The closest is Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans, LA (69.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Xavier University of Louisiana (69.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Gulfport are: Actuaries ($106,210), Software Developers ($104,240), Database Architects ($98,420). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Biloxi instead of Gulfport?

Biloxi, MS is 7.0 miles from Gulfport 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 Gulfport an affordable place to study data science?

Gulfport’s median household income of $46,044 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Gulfport while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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 Gulfport

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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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