Best Data Science Schools Near Corvallis, OR (2026)

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

Corvallis, Oregon has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Corvallis has a population of about 60,424. Median household income is $63,807 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 60.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Corvallis, OR metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Data Scientists at a median $140,190 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Corvallis

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

Willamette University

Salem, OR 28.0 miles from Corvallis
  • 4 year
57.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,911
Avg net price $25,121/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 37.6 miles from Corvallis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,324
Avg net price $22,182/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 115

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 43.8 miles from Corvallis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $78,638
Avg net price $26,536/yr
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  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 66.3 miles from Corvallis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 72%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,583
Avg net price $35,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 78%
  • Programs offered: 72

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Portland State University

Portland, OR 71.2 miles from Corvallis
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,906
Avg net price $9,552/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 147

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Corvallis

Corvallis is part of the Corvallis, OR metro area (BLS area code 18700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Oregon statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $140,190 Corvallis, OR $134,798
Statisticians $93,620 OR statewide $90,019
Operations Research Analysts $101,440 Corvallis, OR $97,538
Software Developers $125,650 Corvallis, OR $120,817
Actuaries $130,380 OR statewide $125,365
Database Architects $138,250 OR statewide $132,933
Computer Systems Analysts $103,610 Corvallis, OR $99,625
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $64,700 Corvallis, OR $62,212

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.

Corvallis at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 60,424 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $63,807 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 60.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 104.0 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Corvallis, OR?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Corvallis. The closest is Willamette University in Salem, OR (28.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Portland State University (71.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Corvallis are: Data Scientists ($140,190), Database Architects ($138,250), Actuaries ($130,380). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Oregon statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Corvallis?

Albany, OR is 9.8 miles from Corvallis 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 Corvallis an affordable place to study data science?

Corvallis’s median household income of $63,807 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Corvallis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Oregon 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 Corvallis

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

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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