Best Data Science Schools Near Kettering, OH (2026)

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

Kettering, Ohio has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $53,930 to $67,684 per year for indexed programs. Kettering has a population of about 57,442. Median household income is $71,619 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $129,100 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Kettering

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

Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management

Wright-Patterson AFB, OH 7.0 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Ohio Dominican University

Columbus, OH 67.3 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,748
Avg net price $20,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 62%
  • Programs offered: 39

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Denison University

Granville, OH 90.0 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
61.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,753
Avg net price $40,007/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 89%
  • Programs offered: 43

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 119.1 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,896
Avg net price $24,022/yr
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  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 138.6 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
52.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,632
Avg net price $17,249/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 155

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 139.9 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,629
Avg net price $23,458/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 82%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 178.5 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $45,388
Avg net price $20,787/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 181

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 180.1 miles from Kettering
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,131
Avg net price $14,764/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Kettering

Kettering is part of the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH metro area (BLS area code 19430). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Ohio statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $94,620 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $102,071
Statisticians $116,440 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $125,609
Operations Research Analysts $122,570 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $132,222
Software Developers $106,910 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $115,329
Actuaries $110,980 OH statewide $119,720
Database Architects $129,100 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $139,266
Computer Systems Analysts $100,360 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $108,263
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,100 Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH $69,148

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.

Kettering at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 57,442 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $71,619 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 41.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Kettering, OH?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs near Kettering. The closest is Air Force Institute of Technology-Graduate School of Engineering & Management in Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (7.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Denison University (90.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Kettering are: Database Architects ($129,100), Operations Research Analysts ($122,570), Statisticians ($116,440). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Ohio statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Centerville instead of Kettering?

Centerville, OH is 4.3 miles from Kettering 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 Kettering an affordable place to study data science?

Kettering’s median household income of $71,619 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kettering while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Ohio 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 Kettering

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

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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