Best Statistics Schools Near Decatur, IL (2026)

Decatur, Illinois has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $16,004 to $42,160 per year for indexed programs. Decatur has a population of about 70,368. Median household income is $50,809 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 21.3% 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 Decatur

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

OccupationMedian 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.


Decatur at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population70,368Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$50,809Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+21.3%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)88.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Decatur, IL?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Decatur. The closest is University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, IL (41.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bradley University (68.4 miles). 2 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 Decatur workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Springfield instead of Decatur?

Springfield, IL is 38.7 miles from Decatur 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 Decatur an affordable place to study statistics?

Decatur’s median household income of $50,809 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Decatur 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.