Best Data Science Schools Near Poplar Bluff, MO (2026)

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

Poplar Bluff, Missouri has 1 accredited school offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $31,000 to $44,978 per year for indexed programs. Poplar Bluff has a population of about 16,243. Median household income is $42,035 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 16.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning data science-related role is Actuaries at a median $129,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Poplar Bluff

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

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO 129.7 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $137,047
Avg net price $31,817/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 8

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 129.8 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,783
Avg net price $24,398/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 130.1 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,105
Avg net price $22,066/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 71

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 166.9 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,199
Avg net price $24,314/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Truman State University

Kirksville, MO 264.1 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,280
Avg net price $12,780/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 276.1 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,637
Avg net price $13,310/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 103

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 277.2 miles from Poplar Bluff
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,268
Avg net price $17,562/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 38

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Poplar Bluff

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Data Scientists $97,090
Statisticians $66,330
Operations Research Analysts $62,380
Software Developers $126,120
Actuaries $129,220
Database Architects $110,570
Computer Systems Analysts $92,060
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $70,140

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.

Poplar Bluff at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 16,243 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $42,035 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 16.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Poplar Bluff, MO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering data science programs near Poplar Bluff. The closest is Lyon College in Batesville, AR (95.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Lyon College (95.9 miles).

What are the highest-paying data science roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in Missouri are: Actuaries ($129,220), Software Developers ($126,120), Database Architects ($110,570). Wages for Poplar Bluff workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Paragould instead of Poplar Bluff?

Paragould, AR is 49.2 miles from Poplar Bluff 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 Poplar Bluff an affordable place to study data science?

Poplar Bluff’s median household income of $42,035 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poplar Bluff while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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 Poplar Bluff

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

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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