Best Data Science Schools Near Indiana, PA (2026)

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

Indiana, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $66,246 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Indiana has a population of about 14,170. Median household income is $44,784 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 51.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $126,550 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Indiana

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

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA 26.2 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
59.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $59,982
Avg net price $23,510/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA 43.1 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
80.5 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 12%
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $114,862
Avg net price $31,944/yr
Tuition
In‑state$66,246
Out‑of‑state$66,246
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA 43.7 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125
Avg net price $30,434/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA 54.5 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $47,295
Avg net price $18,256/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA 55.6 miles from Indiana
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,032
Avg net price $19,608/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 85

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Juniata College

Huntingdon, PA 60.3 miles from Indiana
  • 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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#7

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA 68.8 miles from Indiana
  • 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

#8

Pennsylvania State University-World Campus

University Park, PA 68.8 miles from Indiana
  • 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
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 117

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 Indiana

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Pennsylvania, statewide)
Data Scientists $106,850
Statisticians $93,830
Operations Research Analysts $79,640
Software Developers $126,550
Actuaries $125,040
Database Architects N/A
Computer Systems Analysts $98,550
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,760

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.

Indiana at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 14,170 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $44,784 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 51.0% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Indiana. The closest is Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA (26.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (55.6 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles in Pennsylvania?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in Pennsylvania are: Software Developers ($126,550), Actuaries ($125,040), Data Scientists ($106,850). Wages for Indiana workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Johnstown instead of Indiana?

Johnstown, PA is 23.9 miles from Indiana 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 Indiana an affordable place to study data science?

Indiana’s median household income of $44,784 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Indiana 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 Indiana

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

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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