Best Statistics Schools Near El Centro, CA (2026)

El Centro, California has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,728 to $50,958 per year for indexed programs. El Centro has a population of about 44,186. Median household income is $56,093 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In California, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $141,590 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to El Centro

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near El Centro, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from El Centro 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 El Centro

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (California, statewide)
Statistician	$135,960
Data Scientist	$141,590
Actuary	$130,510

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.

El Centro at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	44,186	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$56,093	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	15.8%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	95.2 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other El Centro-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Calexico, CA – 8.0 mi away (40,232 pop)
Brawley, CA – 13.3 mi away (26,231 pop)
San Luis, AZ – 53.3 mi away (30,366 pop)
Yuma, AZ – 60.1 mi away (137,936 pop)
Coachella, CA – 71.1 mi away (44,953 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near El Centro, CA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs near El Centro. The closest is San Diego State University in San Diego, CA (87.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of California-San Diego (97.6 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in California?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in California are: Data Scientist ($141,590), Statistician ($135,960), Actuary ($130,510). Wages for El Centro workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Calexico instead of El Centro?

Calexico, CA is 8.0 miles from El Centro 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 El Centro an affordable place to study statistics?

El Centro’s median household income of $56,093 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in El Centro 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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Other Programs Available in El Centro

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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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