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Best Statistics Schools Near Columbus, IN (2026)
Columbus, Indiana has 7 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,992 to $47,560 per year for indexed programs. Columbus has a population of about 51,970. In Indiana, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $109,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).
Closest Statistics Schools to Columbus
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Columbus, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Columbus 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 Indiana schools on the Indiana statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Columbus
Columbus is part of the Columbus, IN metro area (BLS area code 18020). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistician | $109,300 | IN statewide | $117,527 |
| Data Scientist | $94,700 | Columbus, IN | $101,828 |
| Actuary | $100,690 | IN statewide | $108,269 |
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.
Columbus at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 93.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Columbus-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Seymour, IN – 18.0 mi away (22,918 pop)
- Franklin, IN – 21.0 mi away (24,867 pop)
- Shelbyville, IN – 23.8 mi away (20,639 pop)
- Greenwood, IN – 29.0 mi away (56,545 pop)
- Bloomington, IN – 32.5 mi away (114,140 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Columbus, IN?
Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Columbus. The closest is Indiana University-Bloomington in Bloomington, IN (32.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Purdue University-Main Campus (99.5 miles). 7 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Columbus?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Columbus are: Statistician ($109,300), Actuary ($100,690), Data Scientist ($94,700). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Indiana statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Seymour instead of Columbus?
Seymour, IN is 18.0 miles from Columbus 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.
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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