Best Statistics Schools Near Parker, CO (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Parker, Colorado has 4 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,383 to $44,918 per year for indexed programs. Parker has a population of about 60,115. Median household income is $129,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 53.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $120,440 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Parker

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

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Parker. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Denver, CO 16.8 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
61.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 75%
Graduation rate 47%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,270
Avg net price $11,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$10,383
Out‑of‑state$29,391
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 72%
  • Programs offered: 118

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO 20.4 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
43.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 38%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $52,093
Avg net price $15,327/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 66%
  • Programs offered: 107

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Colorado Boulder

Boulder, CO 43.5 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
73.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 78%
Graduation rate 75%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,738
Avg net price $25,346/yr
Tuition
In‑state$15,666
Out‑of‑state$44,918
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 90%
  • Programs offered: 108

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Colorado State University-Fort Collins

Fort Collins, CO 75.5 miles from Parker
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
69.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 89%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $60,543
Avg net price $21,279/yr
Tuition
In‑state$13,373
Out‑of‑state$34,783
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 144

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Statistics Wages Near Parker

Parker is part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO metro area (BLS area code 19740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Colorado statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$104,060Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$98,355
Data Scientist$112,520Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$106,352
Actuary$120,440Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO$113,837

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.

Parker at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population60,115Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$129,342Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+53.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)105.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Parker, CO?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Parker. The closest is University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus in Denver, CO (16.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Colorado State University-Fort Collins (75.5 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Parker?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Parker are: Actuary ($120,440), Data Scientist ($112,520), Statistician ($104,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Colorado statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Centennial instead of Parker?

Centennial, CO is 7.7 miles from Parker 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 Parker an affordable place to study statistics?

Parker’s median household income of $129,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Parker while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Colorado 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 Parker

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Data verified: August 31, 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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