Best Data Science Schools Near Farragut, TN (2026)

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

Farragut, Tennessee has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs. Farragut has a population of about 24,309. Median household income is $142,402 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 65.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Knoxville, TN metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Software Developers at a median $121,750 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Farragut

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

South College

Knoxville, TN 13.1 miles from Farragut
  • 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

#2

The University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 15.3 miles from Farragut
  • 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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#3

East Tennessee State University

Johnson City, TN 105.6 miles from Farragut
  • 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

#4

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, TN 122.0 miles from Farragut
  • 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

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#5

Meharry Medical College

Nashville, TN 148.1 miles from Farragut
  • 4 year
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 7

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN 327.9 miles from Farragut
  • 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 330.3 miles from Farragut
  • 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 Farragut

Farragut is part of the Knoxville, TN metro area (BLS area code 28940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $92,640 Knoxville, TN $100,043
Statisticians $98,230 TN statewide $106,080
Operations Research Analysts $76,680 TN statewide $82,808
Software Developers $121,750 Knoxville, TN $131,479
Actuaries $108,930 TN statewide $117,635
Database Architects $101,090 Knoxville, TN $109,168
Computer Systems Analysts $85,730 Knoxville, TN $92,581
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $62,890 Knoxville, TN $67,916

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.

Farragut at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 24,309 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $142,402 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 65.1% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 92.6 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs near Farragut. The closest is South College in Knoxville, TN (13.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is The University of Tennessee-Knoxville (15.3 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Farragut are: Software Developers ($121,750), Actuaries ($108,930), Database Architects ($101,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Ridge instead of Farragut?

Oak Ridge, TN is 8.9 miles from Farragut 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 Farragut an affordable place to study data science?

Farragut’s median household income of $142,402 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Farragut 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 Farragut

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

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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