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Best Statistics Schools Near Charleston, IL (2026)
Charleston, Illinois has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,992 to $41,891 per year for indexed programs. Charleston has a population of about 17,212. Median household income is $49,057 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 34.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Illinois, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $119,760 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Statistics Schools to Charleston
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Charleston, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Charleston 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 Illinois schools on the Illinois statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Charleston
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage (Illinois, statewide) |
|---|---|
| Statistician | $119,760 |
| Data Scientist | $106,560 |
| Actuary | $115,430 |
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.
Charleston at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,212 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $49,057 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 34.2% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
Other Charleston-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Terre Haute, IN – 42.8 mi away (92,841 pop)
- Urbana, IL – 43.3 mi away (42,014 pop)
- Champaign, IL – 43.8 mi away (155,368 pop)
- Decatur, IL – 47.7 mi away (89,653 pop)
- Danville, IL – 54.5 mi away (48,785 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Charleston, IL?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Charleston. The closest is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL (42.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Purdue University-Main Campus (93.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Illinois?
Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Illinois are: Statistician ($119,760), Actuary ($115,430), Data Scientist ($106,560). Wages for Charleston workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.
Should I look at programs in Terre Haute instead of Charleston?
Terre Haute, IN is 42.8 miles from Charleston 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 Charleston an affordable place to study statistics?
Charleston’s median household income of $49,057 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Charleston while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Illinois 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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