Best Data Science Schools Near Pasco, WA (2026)

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

Pasco, Washington has 1 accredited school offering data science programs. Pasco has a population of about 78,446. Median household income is $81,130 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area, the top-earning data science-related role is Data Scientists at a median $156,830 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Data Science Schools to Pasco

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

Central Washington University

Ellensburg, WA 84.8 miles from Pasco
  • 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

#2

City University of Seattle

Seattle, WA 178.8 miles from Pasco
  • 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

Western Washington University

Bellingham, WA 232.6 miles from Pasco
  • 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

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

Data Science Wages Near Pasco

Pasco is part of the Kennewick-Richland, WA metro area (BLS area code 28420). 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 $156,830 Kennewick-Richland, WA $156,673
Statisticians $92,230 Kennewick-Richland, WA $92,138
Operations Research Analysts $98,030 WA statewide $97,932
Software Developers $127,800 Kennewick-Richland, WA $127,672
Actuaries $134,720 WA statewide $134,585
Database Architects $128,760 WA statewide $128,631
Computer Systems Analysts $127,100 Kennewick-Richland, WA $126,973
Market Research Analysts and Marketing Specialists $76,540 Kennewick-Richland, WA $76,464

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.

Pasco at a Glance

Metric Value Source
Population 78,446 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income $81,130 Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ 20.7% Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100) 100.1 (above U.S. average) BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited data science schools are near Pasco, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering data science programs near Pasco. The closest is Central Washington University in Ellensburg, WA (84.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Central Washington University (84.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

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

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying data science-related roles near Pasco are: Data Scientists ($156,830), 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 Kennewick instead of Pasco?

Kennewick, WA is 4.2 miles from Pasco 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 Pasco an affordable place to study data science?

Pasco’s median household income of $81,130 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Pasco 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 Pasco

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

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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