Best Data Science Schools Near Enid, OK (2026)

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

Enid, Oklahoma has 3 accredited schools offering data science programs. Enid has a population of about 50,821. Median household income is $63,472 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oklahoma, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $110,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Enid

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

Edmond, OK 56.5 miles from Enid
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
39.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 43%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,351
Avg net price $18,309/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 65%
  • Programs offered: 126

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Enid

Enid is part of the Enid, OK metro area (BLS area code 21420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oklahoma statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $86,310 OK statewide $102,384
Statisticians $89,540 OK statewide $106,216
Operations Research Analysts $61,520 OK statewide $72,977
Software Developers $94,830 Enid, OK $112,491
Actuaries $109,760 OK statewide $130,202
Database Architects $110,110 OK statewide $130,617
Computer Systems Analysts $95,930 OK statewide $113,796
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $59,510 Enid, OK $70,593

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.

Enid at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,821 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,472 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.2% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 84.3 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Enid, OK?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering data science programs near Enid. The closest is University of Central Oklahoma in Edmond, OK (56.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Wichita State University (96.1 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Enid are: Database Architects ($110,110), Actuaries ($109,760), Computer Systems Analysts ($95,930). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oklahoma statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Stillwater instead of Enid?

Stillwater, OK is 48.2 miles from Enid 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 Enid an affordable place to study data science?

Enid’s median household income of $63,472 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Enid while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oklahoma 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 Enid

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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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