Best Data Science Schools Near Redmond, OR (2026)

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

Redmond, Oregon has 1 accredited school offering data science programs. Redmond has a population of about 35,161. Median household income is $79,789 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Oregon, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $138,250 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Redmond

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

University of Oregon

Eugene, OR 95.2 miles from Redmond
  • 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

#2

Willamette University

Salem, OR 102.2 miles from Redmond
  • 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

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#3

Portland State University

Portland, OR 113.5 miles from Redmond
  • 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

#4

Linfield University

McMinnville, OR 118.4 miles from Redmond
  • 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

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#5

Pacific University

Forest Grove, OR 128.3 miles from Redmond
  • 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

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

Data Science Wages Near Redmond

Redmond is part of the Bend, OR metro area (BLS area code 13460). 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 $106,790 Bend, OR $103,079
Statisticians $93,620 OR statewide $90,367
Operations Research Analysts $94,350 Bend, OR $91,071
Software Developers $129,030 Bend, OR $124,546
Actuaries $130,380 OR statewide $125,849
Database Architects $138,250 OR statewide $133,446
Computer Systems Analysts $107,240 Bend, OR $103,514
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $77,240 Bend, OR $74,556

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.

Redmond at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,161 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $79,789 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 29.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 103.6 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering data science programs near Redmond. The closest is University of Oregon in Eugene, OR (95.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Oregon (95.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Redmond are: Database Architects ($138,250), Actuaries ($130,380), Software Developers ($129,030). 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 Bend instead of Redmond?

Bend, OR is 15.7 miles from Redmond 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 Redmond an affordable place to study data science?

Redmond’s median household income of $79,789 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Redmond 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 Redmond

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

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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