Best Data Science Schools Near Scranton, PA (2026)

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

Scranton, Pennsylvania has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs. Scranton has a population of about 76,074. Median household income is $49,531 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $120,890 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Scranton

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer data science programs near Scranton, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Scranton 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 Scranton. 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 38.0 miles from Scranton
  • 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 57.1 miles from Scranton
  • 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

Lebanon Valley College

Annville, PA 86.5 miles from Scranton
  • 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

#4

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA 94.3 miles from Scranton
  • 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

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#5

Eastern University

Saint Davids, PA 94.8 miles from Scranton
  • 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

#6

La Salle University

Philadelphia, PA 98.1 miles from Scranton
  • 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

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#7

Elizabethtown College

Elizabethtown, PA 99.4 miles from Scranton
  • 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

#8

Franklin and Marshall College

Lancaster, PA 99.8 miles from Scranton
  • 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

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

Data Science Wages Near Scranton

Scranton is part of the Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA metro area (BLS area code 42540). 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 $84,750 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $90,545
Statisticians $93,830 PA statewide $100,246
Operations Research Analysts $59,470 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $63,536
Software Developers $119,960 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $128,162
Actuaries $110,300 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $117,842
Database Architects $120,890 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $129,156
Computer Systems Analysts $84,820 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $90,620
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,440 Scranton–Wilkes-Barre, PA $64,573

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.

Scranton at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 76,074 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $49,531 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 22.8% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 93.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Scranton. The closest is East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania in East Stroudsburg, PA (38.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is William Paterson University of New Jersey (82.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Scranton are: Database Architects ($120,890), Software Developers ($119,960), Actuaries ($110,300). 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 Wilkes-Barre instead of Scranton?

Wilkes-Barre, PA is 15.4 miles from Scranton 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 Scranton an affordable place to study data science?

Scranton’s median household income of $49,531 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Scranton 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 Scranton

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

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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