Best Data Science Schools Near Wentzville, MO (2026)

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

Wentzville, Missouri has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs. Wentzville has a population of about 45,734. Median household income is $111,409 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Actuaries at a median $129,360 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Wentzville

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

Maryville University of Saint Louis

Saint Louis, MO 22.8 miles from Wentzville
  • 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

#2

University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis

Saint Louis, MO 35.0 miles from Wentzville
  • 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

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#3

Saint Louis University

Saint Louis, MO 36.3 miles from Wentzville
  • 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

#4

Westminster College

Fulton, MO 58.6 miles from Wentzville
  • 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 131.7 miles from Wentzville
  • 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

William Jewell College

Liberty, MO 192.6 miles from Wentzville
  • 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

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#7

University of Missouri-Kansas City

Kansas City, MO 200.2 miles from Wentzville
  • 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

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

Data Science Wages Near Wentzville

Wentzville is part of the St. Louis, MO-IL metro area (BLS area code 41180). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $99,600 St. Louis, MO-IL $104,732
Statisticians $80,950 St. Louis, MO-IL $85,121
Operations Research Analysts $63,650 St. Louis, MO-IL $66,930
Software Developers $129,030 St. Louis, MO-IL $135,678
Actuaries $129,360 St. Louis, MO-IL $136,025
Database Architects $122,310 St. Louis, MO-IL $128,612
Computer Systems Analysts $96,290 St. Louis, MO-IL $101,251
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $74,130 St. Louis, MO-IL $77,950

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.

Wentzville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 45,734 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $111,409 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 39.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 95.1 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Wentzville, MO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs near Wentzville. The closest is Maryville University of Saint Louis in Saint Louis, MO (22.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Westminster College (58.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Wentzville are: Actuaries ($129,360), Software Developers ($129,030), Database Architects ($122,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in O’Fallon instead of Wentzville?

O’Fallon, MO is 8.3 miles from Wentzville 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 Wentzville an affordable place to study data science?

Wentzville’s median household income of $111,409 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wentzville 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 Wentzville

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

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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