Best Statistics Schools Near Kankakee, IL (2026)

Kankakee, Illinois has 13 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,992 to $70,662 per year for indexed programs. Kankakee has a population of about 24,384. Median household income is $45,119 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 12.5% 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 Kankakee

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

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.


Kankakee at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population24,384Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,119Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+12.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Kankakee, IL?

Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Kankakee. The closest is University of Chicago in Chicago, IL (49.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Northern Illinois University (74.0 miles). 10 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 Kankakee workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Braidwood instead of Kankakee?

Braidwood, IL is 22.0 miles from Kankakee 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 Kankakee an affordable place to study statistics?

Kankakee’s median household income of $45,119 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Kankakee 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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Other Programs Available in Kankakee

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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.