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Best Statistics Schools Near Fort Walton Beach, FL (2026)
Fort Walton Beach, Florida has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,116 to $19,092 per year for indexed programs. Fort Walton Beach has a population of about 20,956. Median household income is $66,556 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 27.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Florida, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $132,110 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Statistics Schools to Fort Walton Beach
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Fort Walton Beach, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Fort Walton Beach 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 Florida schools on the Florida statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Fort Walton Beach
Fort Walton Beach is part of the Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL metro area (BLS area code 18880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Florida statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistician | $108,040 | FL statewide | $111,381 |
| Data Scientist | $83,340 | Crestview-Fort Walton Beach-Destin, FL | $85,918 |
| Actuary | $132,110 | FL statewide | $136,196 |
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.
Fort Walton Beach at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,956 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $66,556 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 27.8% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 97.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Fort Walton Beach-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Crestview, FL – 22.5 mi away (36,433 pop)
- Pensacola, FL – 33.9 mi away (352,187 pop)
- Lynn Haven, FL – 59.9 mi away (20,850 pop)
- Panama City, FL – 61.9 mi away (147,788 pop)
- Foley, AL – 62.5 mi away (28,043 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Fort Walton Beach, FL?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Fort Walton Beach. The closest is University of South Alabama in Mobile, AL (94.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of South Alabama (94.7 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Fort Walton Beach?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Fort Walton Beach are: Actuary ($132,110), Statistician ($108,040), Data Scientist ($83,340). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Florida statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Crestview instead of Fort Walton Beach?
Crestview, FL is 22.5 miles from Fort Walton Beach 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 Fort Walton Beach an affordable place to study statistics?
Fort Walton Beach’s median household income of $66,556 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Walton Beach while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Florida 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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