Best Statistics Schools Near Fairbanks, AK (2026)

Fairbanks, Alaska has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,736 to $22,320 per year for indexed programs. Fairbanks has a population of about 32,242. Median household income is $72,077 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Alaska, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $84,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Fairbanks

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Fairbanks, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fairbanks city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

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Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Alaska schools on the Alaska statistics page.

Statistics Wages Near Fairbanks

Fairbanks is part of the Fairbanks-College, AK metro area (BLS area code 21820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Alaska statewide.

Occupation	Median Wage	Source	COL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician	N/A	AK statewide	–
Data Scientist	$84,110	AK statewide	$81,502
Actuary	N/A	AK statewide	–

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.

Fairbanks at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	32,242	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$72,077	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	26.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	103.2 (above U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Fairbanks, AK?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Fairbanks. The closest is University of Alaska Fairbanks in Fairbanks, AK (5.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Alaska Fairbanks (5.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Alaska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Alaska are: Data Scientist ($84,110). Wages for Fairbanks workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Is Fairbanks an affordable place to study statistics?

Fairbanks’s median household income of $72,077 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fairbanks while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Alaska 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 Fairbanks

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Data verified: August 11, 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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