Best Data Science Schools Near East Orange, NJ (2026)

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

East Orange, New Jersey has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. East Orange has a population of about 69,183. Median household income is $59,872 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $166,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to East Orange

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

Seton Hall University

South Orange, NJ 2.4 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $70,196
Avg net price $31,446/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 91

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

New Jersey Institute of Technology

Newark, NJ 2.4 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 80%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,276
Avg net price $16,504/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 65

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Saint Peter's University

Jersey City, NJ 7.8 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
62.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,815
Avg net price $12,199/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

William Paterson University of New Jersey

Wayne, NJ 12.5 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,780
Avg net price $18,745/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ 21.9 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
76.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,541
Avg net price $18,173/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Rutgers University-New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ 22.1 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $74,479
Avg net price $24,406/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 185

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Monmouth University

West Long Branch, NJ 35.2 miles from East Orange
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,991
Avg net price $30,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 50

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Camden County College

Blackwood, NJ 80.5 miles from East Orange
  • 2 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
55.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 32%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $41,212
Avg net price $5,996/yr
Tuition
In‑state$4,320
Out‑of‑state$4,416
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  • Programs offered: 51

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near East Orange

East Orange is part of the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metro area (BLS area code 35620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New Jersey statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $135,980 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $120,764
Statisticians $137,510 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $122,123
Operations Research Analysts $103,110 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $91,572
Software Developers $166,830 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $148,162
Actuaries $161,460 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $143,393
Database Architects $131,540 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $116,821
Computer Systems Analysts $128,340 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $113,979
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $100,520 New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ $89,272

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.

East Orange at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 69,183 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,872 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 112.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near East Orange, NJ?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near East Orange. The closest is Seton Hall University in South Orange, NJ (2.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Paterson University of New Jersey (12.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near East Orange?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near East Orange are: Software Developers ($166,830), Actuaries ($161,460), Statisticians ($137,510). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New Jersey statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Newark instead of East Orange?

Newark, NJ is 3.5 miles from East Orange 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 East Orange an affordable place to study data science?

East Orange’s median household income of $59,872 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in East Orange while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New Jersey 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 East Orange

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

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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