Best Data Science Schools Near Sparks, NV (2026)

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

Sparks, Nevada is home to about 109,106 residents. Median household income is $86,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Reno, NV metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $170,390 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Sparks

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Sparks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sparks city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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

Data Science Wages Near Sparks

Sparks is part of the Reno, NV metro area (BLS area code 39900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nevada statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $97,940 Reno, NV $96,970
Statisticians $79,750 NV statewide $78,960
Operations Research Analysts $74,110 Reno, NV $73,376
Software Developers $125,710 Reno, NV $124,465
Actuaries $132,370 NV statewide $131,059
Database Architects $170,390 Reno, NV $168,703
Computer Systems Analysts $106,690 Reno, NV $105,634
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $66,260 Reno, NV $65,604

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.

Sparks at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 109,106 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,979 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 101.0 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Sparks are: Database Architects ($170,390), Actuaries ($132,370), Software Developers ($125,710). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nevada statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Reno instead of Sparks?

Reno, NV is 7.4 miles from Sparks 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 Sparks an affordable place to study data science?

Sparks’s median household income of $86,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sparks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nevada 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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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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