Best Statistics Schools Near Schaumburg, IL (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Schaumburg, Illinois has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $52,386 to $70,655 per year for indexed programs. Schaumburg has a population of about 76,780. Median household income is $94,690 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $122,180 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Schaumburg

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Schaumburg, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Schaumburg city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Schaumburg. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Lake Forest College

Lake Forest, IL 20.0 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
59.9 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 57%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $61,825
Avg net price $28,673/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,402
Out‑of‑state$56,402
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 35

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Northwestern University

Evanston, IL 20.8 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 97%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $89,363
Avg net price $29,167/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 167

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Loyola University Chicago

Chicago, IL 22.0 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
66.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $71,530
Avg net price $36,079/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 168

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

University of Illinois Chicago

Chicago, IL 24.8 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
79.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 70%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,740
Avg net price $10,974/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 140

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Illinois Institute of Technology

Chicago, IL 27.2 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 55%
Graduation rate 74%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $82,592
Avg net price $18,425/yr
Tuition
In‑state$52,386
Out‑of‑state$52,386
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 76

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Chicago

Chicago, IL 30.0 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 96%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $91,885
Avg net price $14,860/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 99%
  • Programs offered: 105

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL 35.7 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 64%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $57,808
Avg net price $13,391/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 70%
  • Programs offered: 92

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Bradley University

Peoria, IL 121.7 miles from Schaumburg
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
74.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $66,852
Avg net price $22,719/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 84%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Illinois schools on the Illinois statistics page.

Statistics Wages Near Schaumburg

Schaumburg is part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro area (BLS area code 16980). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Illinois statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$122,180Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$117,934
Data Scientist$107,640Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$103,900
Actuary$113,730Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN$109,778

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.

Schaumburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population76,780Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$94,690Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.6 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Schaumburg, IL?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Schaumburg. The closest is Lake Forest College in Lake Forest, IL (20.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Illinois Institute of Technology (27.2 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Schaumburg?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Schaumburg are: Statistician ($122,180), Actuary ($113,730), Data Scientist ($107,640). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Illinois statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Roselle instead of Schaumburg?

Roselle, IL is 3.5 miles from Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg an affordable place to study statistics?

Schaumburg’s median household income of $94,690 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schaumburg 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 Schaumburg

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Schaumburg:

Data verified: August 31, 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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