Best Data Science Schools Near Mount Vernon, WA (2026)

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

Mount Vernon, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs. Mount Vernon has a population of about 35,312. Median household income is $73,277 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 25.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning data science-related role is Data Scientists at a median $163,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Mount Vernon

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

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 23.3 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,569
Avg net price $21,193/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA 55.5 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
59.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 48%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,460
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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#3

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 128.0 miles from Mount Vernon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
60.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 62%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,580
Avg net price $18,476/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 99

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Data Science Wages Near Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon is part of the Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA metro area (BLS area code 34580). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

Occupation Median Wage Source COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Data Scientists $163,350 WA statewide $159,521
Statisticians $105,650 WA statewide $103,174
Operations Research Analysts $98,030 WA statewide $95,732
Software Developers $106,640 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $104,141
Actuaries $134,720 WA statewide $131,562
Database Architects $128,760 WA statewide $125,742
Computer Systems Analysts $107,850 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $105,322
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $68,710 Mount Vernon-Anacortes, WA $67,100

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.

Mount Vernon at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 35,312 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $73,277 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 25.6% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 102.4 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Mount Vernon, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering data science programs near Mount Vernon. The closest is Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA (23.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is City University of Seattle (55.5 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying data science roles near Mount Vernon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Mount Vernon are: Data Scientists ($163,350), Actuaries ($134,720), Database Architects ($128,760). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Oak Harbor instead of Mount Vernon?

Oak Harbor, WA is 17.1 miles from Mount Vernon 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 Mount Vernon an affordable place to study data science?

Mount Vernon’s median household income of $73,277 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mount Vernon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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 Mount Vernon

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

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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