Best Data Science Schools Near Lorain, OH (2026)

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

Lorain, Ohio has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Lorain has a population of about 65,207. Median household income is $45,799 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 14.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Cleveland, OH metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $127,530 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Lorain

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

Cleveland State University

Cleveland, OH 26.7 miles from Lorain
  • 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

#2

Case Western Reserve University

Cleveland, OH 30.1 miles from Lorain
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $87,989
Avg net price $41,190/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

John Carroll University

University Heights, OH 34.0 miles from Lorain
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,860
Avg net price $28,746/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 48

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The College of Wooster

Wooster, OH 45.5 miles from Lorain
  • 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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#5

Kent State University at Kent

Kent, OH 48.2 miles from Lorain
  • 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

#6

University of Mount Union

Alliance, OH 67.0 miles from Lorain
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
53.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,217
Avg net price $23,280/yr
Tuition
In‑state$36,600
Out‑of‑state$36,600
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 58

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

University of Toledo

Toledo, OH 75.5 miles from Lorain
  • 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

#8

Bowling Green State University-Main Campus

Bowling Green, OH 75.6 miles from Lorain
  • 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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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 139

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 Lorain

Lorain is part of the Cleveland, OH metro area (BLS area code 17410). 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 $101,860 Cleveland, OH $108,477
Statisticians $78,520 Cleveland, OH $83,621
Operations Research Analysts $101,560 Cleveland, OH $108,158
Software Developers $111,310 Cleveland, OH $118,541
Actuaries $104,870 Cleveland, OH $111,683
Database Architects $127,530 Cleveland, OH $135,815
Computer Systems Analysts $101,540 Cleveland, OH $108,136
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,350 Cleveland, OH $75,985

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.

Lorain at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 65,207 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $45,799 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 14.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.9 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Lorain. The closest is Cleveland State University in Cleveland, OH (26.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Kent State University at Kent (48.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Lorain are: Database Architects ($127,530), Software Developers ($111,310), Actuaries ($104,870). 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 Elyria instead of Lorain?

Elyria, OH is 6.0 miles from Lorain 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 Lorain an affordable place to study data science?

Lorain’s median household income of $45,799 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lorain 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 Lorain

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

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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