Best Data Science Schools Near Cookeville, TN (2026)

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

Cookeville, Tennessee has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs. Cookeville has a population of about 35,544. Median household income is $48,501 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 35.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Tennessee, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $122,430 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Cookeville

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

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 51.8 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
56.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 56%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,541
Avg net price $13,359/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 106

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN 72.3 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

South College

Knoxville, TN 86.9 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
45.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 44%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $36,642
Avg net price $17,858/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 68

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 89.6 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,249
Avg net price $18,976/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 143

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 175.6 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
51.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 59%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $44,859
Avg net price $15,983/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 258.5 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
53.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 53%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $48,458
Avg net price $12,397/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Christian Brothers University

Memphis, TN 260.8 miles from Cookeville
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
65.2 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 87%
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,478
Avg net price $9,854/yr
Tuition
In‑state$38,420
Out‑of‑state$38,420
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 56

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Cookeville

Occupation Median Annual Wage (Tennessee, statewide)
Data Scientists $100,330
Statisticians $98,230
Operations Research Analysts $76,680
Software Developers $122,430
Actuaries $108,930
Database Architects $115,170
Computer Systems Analysts $95,630
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $69,790

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.

Cookeville at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,544 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $48,501 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 35.4% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Cookeville, TN?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering data science programs near Cookeville. The closest is Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN (51.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (89.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles in Tennessee are: Software Developers ($122,430), Database Architects ($115,170), Actuaries ($108,930). Wages for Cookeville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Lebanon instead of Cookeville?

Lebanon, TN is 46.7 miles from Cookeville 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 Cookeville an affordable place to study data science?

Cookeville’s median household income of $48,501 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Cookeville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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 Cookeville

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

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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