Best Statistics Schools Near Tifton, GA (2026)

Tifton, Georgia has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $5,656 to $42,312 per year for indexed programs. Tifton has a population of about 17,140. Median household income is $44,324 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Georgia, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $115,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Tifton

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

Statistics Wages Near Tifton

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Georgia, statewide)
Statistician	$115,150
Data Scientist	$104,340
Actuary	N/A

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.

Tifton at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	17,140	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$44,324	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	21.5%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Tifton-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Albany, GA – 39.4 mi away (91,284 pop)
Valdosta, GA – 44.6 mi away (79,844 pop)
Thomasville, GA – 50.8 mi away (24,678 pop)
Waycross, GA – 70.8 mi away (24,741 pop)
Warner Robins, GA – 78.9 mi away (148,686 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Tifton, GA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Tifton. The closest is Florida State University in Tallahassee, FL (84.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mercer University (94.7 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Georgia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Georgia are: Statistician ($115,150), Data Scientist ($104,340). Wages for Tifton workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Albany instead of Tifton?

Albany, GA is 39.4 miles from Tifton 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 Tifton an affordable place to study statistics?

Tifton’s median household income of $44,324 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Tifton while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Georgia 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 Tifton

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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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