Best Data Science Schools Near Harrisburg, PA (2026)

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

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Harrisburg has a population of about 50,092. Median household income is $47,783 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $151,210 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Harrisburg

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

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 17.7 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,399
Avg net price $26,598/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 62

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 19.9 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,621
Avg net price $26,979/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA 33.7 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
63.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 84%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,124
Avg net price $36,425/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA 61.6 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,918
Avg net price $23,988/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 62.8 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
62.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 86%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $32,875/yr
Tuition
In‑state$20,644
Out‑of‑state$41,790
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 214

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 62.8 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
47.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 39%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,435
Avg net price $19,550/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA 81.4 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
44.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 58%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,655
Avg net price $26,662/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 82.3 miles from Harrisburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
78.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $105,584
Avg net price $36,931/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 93%
  • Programs offered: 95

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Harrisburg

Harrisburg is part of the Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA metro area (BLS area code 25420). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $96,760 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $98,034
Statisticians $78,690 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $79,726
Operations Research Analysts $80,870 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $81,935
Software Developers $109,470 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $110,912
Actuaries $106,600 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $108,004
Database Architects $151,210 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $153,202
Computer Systems Analysts $91,900 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $93,110
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $71,500 Harrisburg-Carlisle, PA $72,442

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.

Harrisburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 50,092 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $47,783 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 26.3% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 98.7 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Harrisburg, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Harrisburg. The closest is Elizabethtown College in Elizabethtown, PA (17.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Carroll Community College (51.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Harrisburg are: Database Architects ($151,210), Software Developers ($109,470), Actuaries ($106,600). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in York instead of Harrisburg?

York, PA is 22.9 miles from Harrisburg 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 Harrisburg an affordable place to study data science?

Harrisburg’s median household income of $47,783 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Harrisburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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 Harrisburg

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

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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