Best Statistics Schools Near Van Buren, AR (2026)

Van Buren, Arkansas has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Van Buren has a population of about 23,545. Median household income is $59,420 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Arkansas, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $109,390 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Van Buren

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Van Buren, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Van Buren 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 Arkansas schools on the Arkansas statistics page.

Statistics Wages Near Van Buren

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Arkansas, statewide)
Statistician	$105,720
Data Scientist	$109,390
Actuary	N/A

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.

Van Buren at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	23,545	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$59,420	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	19.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	85.9 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Van Buren-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Fort Smith, AR – 6.9 mi away (125,699 pop)
Fayetteville, AR – 44.3 mi away (336,152 pop)
Siloam Springs, AR – 51.8 mi away (21,136 pop)
Springdale, AR – 52.4 mi away (78,557 pop)
Muskogee, OK – 60.0 mi away (41,117 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Van Buren, AR?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Van Buren. The closest is University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (44.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Tech University (69.4 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Arkansas?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Arkansas are: Data Scientist ($109,390), Statistician ($105,720). Wages for Van Buren workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Fort Smith instead of Van Buren?

Fort Smith, AR is 6.9 miles from Van Buren 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.

Is Van Buren an affordable place to study statistics?

Van Buren’s median household income of $59,420 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Van Buren while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Arkansas 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 Van Buren

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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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