Best Data Science Schools Near Pittsburgh, PA (2026)

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

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $66,246 to $83,654 per year for indexed programs. Pittsburgh has a population of about 303,620. Median household income is $64,137 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 47.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Pittsburgh, PA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $152,800 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Pittsburgh

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Pittsburgh, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Graduation rate 82%

Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,125

Avg net price $30,434/yr

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Contact

4200 Fifth Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15260
(412) 624-4141
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Key stats

Retention rate: 92%
Programs offered: 239

Source:IPEDS College Scorecard

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

Contact

5000 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890
(412) 268-2000
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Key stats

Retention rate: 98%
Programs offered: 128

Source:Accreditor: Middle States Commission on Higher EducationIPEDS College Scorecard

Data Science Wages Near Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh is part of the Pittsburgh, PA metro area (BLS area code 38300). 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	$96,670	Pittsburgh, PA	$102,080
Statisticians	$75,230	Pittsburgh, PA	$79,440
Operations Research Analysts	$82,560	Pittsburgh, PA	$87,181
Software Developers	$124,500	Pittsburgh, PA	$131,468
Actuaries	$117,600	Pittsburgh, PA	$124,182
Database Architects	$152,800	Pittsburgh, PA	$161,352
Computer Systems Analysts	$98,550	Pittsburgh, PA	$104,065
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists	$63,190	Pittsburgh, PA	$66,727

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.

Pittsburgh at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	303,620	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$64,137	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	47.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	94.7 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Pittsburgh-Area Cities With Data Science Programs

Bethel Park, PA – 8.6 mi away (31,911 pop)
Monroeville, PA – 11.4 mi away (27,953 pop)
Plum, PA – 12.7 mi away (27,399 pop)
Murrysville, PA – 16.9 mi away (20,042 pop)
Monessen, PA – 20.5 mi away (63,467 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Pittsburgh. The closest is University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus in Pittsburgh, PA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania (43.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Pittsburgh are: Database Architects ($152,800), Software Developers ($124,500), Actuaries ($117,600). 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 Bethel Park instead of Pittsburgh?

Bethel Park, PA is 8.6 miles from Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh an affordable place to study data science?

Pittsburgh’s median household income of $64,137 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pittsburgh 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 Pittsburgh

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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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