Best Data Science Schools Near Lynchburg, VA (2026)

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

Lynchburg, Virginia has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs, with tuition ranging from $16,090 to $58,702 per year for indexed programs. Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255. Median household income is $59,808 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning data science-related role is Database Architects at a median $160,360 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Lynchburg

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

Roanoke College

Salem, VA 48.0 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
51.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,047
Avg net price $24,503/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 41

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 57.8 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Bridgewater College

Bridgewater, VA 68.7 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
58.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 92%
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,453
Avg net price $17,800/yr
Tuition
In‑state$16,090
Out‑of‑state$16,090
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 31

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

#4

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 68.8 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,698
Avg net price $24,953/yr
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  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#5

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA 136.7 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,490
Avg net price $19,096/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,914
Out‑of‑state$51,038
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 55

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

#6

Marymount University

Arlington, VA 152.9 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
61.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 68%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,516
Avg net price $29,137/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 53

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#7

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, VA 162.8 miles from Lynchburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
57.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 55%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $54,914
Avg net price $14,638/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 110

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Lynchburg

Lynchburg is part of the Lynchburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 31340). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $126,430 VA statewide $141,421
Statisticians $114,920 VA statewide $128,546
Operations Research Analysts $129,460 VA statewide $144,810
Software Developers $109,840 Lynchburg, VA $122,864
Actuaries $131,900 VA statewide $147,539
Database Architects $160,360 VA statewide $179,374
Computer Systems Analysts $98,170 Lynchburg, VA $109,810
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $60,310 Lynchburg, VA $67,461

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.

Lynchburg at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 79,255 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $59,808 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 38.5% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 89.4 (below U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Lynchburg, VA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering data science programs near Lynchburg. The closest is Roanoke College in Salem, VA (48.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Duke University (97.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Lynchburg are: Database Architects ($160,360), Actuaries ($131,900), Operations Research Analysts ($129,460). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Roanoke instead of Lynchburg?

Roanoke, VA is 43.0 miles from Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg an affordable place to study data science?

Lynchburg’s median household income of $59,808 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynchburg while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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 Lynchburg

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

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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