Best Statistics Schools Near Carson, CA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Carson, California has 13 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,350 to $72,097 per year for indexed programs. Carson has a population of about 93,523. Median household income is $107,391 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $129,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Carson

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

Statistics Wages Near Carson

Carson is part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro area (BLS area code 31080). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to California statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$116,200Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$102,289
Data Scientist$129,740Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$114,208
Actuary$127,970Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA$112,650

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.

Carson at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population93,523Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$107,391Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)113.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Carson, CA?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Carson. The closest is California State University-Long Beach in Long Beach, CA (9.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of California-Riverside (54.1 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Carson?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Carson are: Data Scientist ($129,740), Actuary ($127,970), Statistician ($116,200). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with California statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Compton instead of Carson?

Compton, CA is 4.2 miles from Carson 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 Carson an affordable place to study statistics?

Carson’s median household income of $107,391 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Carson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and California 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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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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