Best Statistics Schools Near Sonora, CA (2026)

Sonora, California has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,583 to $50,974 per year for indexed programs. Sonora has a population of about 4,965. Median household income is $62,621 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.2% 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 Sonora

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

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.

Sonora at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	4,965	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$62,621	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	30.2%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Sonora-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Oakdale, CA – 29.5 mi away (22,564 pop)
Riverbank, CA – 35.2 mi away (24,389 pop)
Modesto, CA – 41.4 mi away (377,755 pop)
Ceres, CA – 41.4 mi away (48,278 pop)
Turlock, CA – 42.0 mi away (106,100 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Sonora, CA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Sonora. The closest is University of California-Davis in Davis, CA (83.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is California State University-East Bay (93.9 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 Sonora workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Oakdale instead of Sonora?

Oakdale, CA is 29.5 miles from Sonora 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 Sonora an affordable place to study statistics?

Sonora’s median household income of $62,621 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sonora 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 Sonora

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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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