Best Data Science Schools Near Mount Pocono, PA (2026)

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

Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Mount Pocono has a population of about 3,086. Median household income is $86,096 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.9% 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 Mount Pocono

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

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA 13.0 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 52%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,148
Avg net price $18,134/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 69

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA 35.6 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 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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#3

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA 71.9 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,336
Avg net price $29,466/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 64

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA 74.1 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 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

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#5

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA 75.7 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
64.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,416
Avg net price $19,409/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 67

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Saint Joseph's University - Philadelphia

Philadelphia, PA 78.2 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
75.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,881
Avg net price $29,689/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA 81.1 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
71.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $84,648
Avg net price $38,509/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 187

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 81.6 miles from Mount Pocono
  • 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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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Pennsylvania schools on the Pennsylvania data science page.

Data Science Wages Near Mount Pocono

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.

Mount Pocono at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 3,086 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $86,096 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 28.9% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Mount Pocono, PA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Mount Pocono. The closest is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in East Stroudsburg, PA (13.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Ramapo College of New Jersey (61.7 miles). 5 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 Mount Pocono workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in East Stroudsburg instead of Mount Pocono?

East Stroudsburg, PA is 12.5 miles from Mount Pocono 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 Mount Pocono an affordable place to study data science?

Mount Pocono’s median household income of $86,096 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Pocono 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 Mount Pocono

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

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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