Decatur, Alabama has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,098 to $28,145 per year for indexed programs. Decatur has a population of about 57,974. In Alabama, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $136,950 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Statistics Schools to Decatur
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Decatur, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Decatur 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Decatur.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Acceptance rate
88%
Graduation rate
63%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$54,501
Avg net price
$18,749/yr
TuitionIn‑state$9,098
Out‑of‑state$22,562
Key stats- Retention rate: 81%
- Programs offered: 130
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
46%
Graduation rate
81%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$65,337
Avg net price
$24,323/yr
TuitionIn‑state$12,890
Out‑of‑state$34,922
Key stats- Retention rate: 94%
- Programs offered: 151
Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
50%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$49,379
Avg net price
$17,648/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 76%
- Programs offered: 87
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alabama schools on the Alabama statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Decatur
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Alabama, statewide) |
|---|
| Statistician | $76,400 |
| Data Scientist | $103,120 |
| Actuary | $136,950 |
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.
Decatur at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 87.2 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Decatur-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Athens, AL – 14.7 mi away (32,587 pop)
- Madison, AL – 16.1 mi away (47,959 pop)
- Huntsville, AL – 21.4 mi away (230,402 pop)
- Cullman, AL – 28.7 mi away (20,239 pop)
- Florence, AL – 42.2 mi away (42,716 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Decatur, AL?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Decatur. The closest is University of Alabama at Birmingham in Birmingham, AL (74.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alabama at Birmingham (74.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Alabama?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Alabama are: Actuary ($136,950), Data Scientist ($103,120), Statistician ($76,400). Wages for Decatur workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Athens instead of Decatur?
Athens, AL is 14.7 miles from Decatur and has its own set of local statistics programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
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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Data verified: August 31, 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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