Best Statistics Schools Near Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

Fort Wayne, Indiana has 7 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,532 to $65,025 per year for indexed programs. Fort Wayne has a population of about 266,235. Median household income is $60,293 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Fort Wayne, IN metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $128,290 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Fort Wayne

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

Fort Wayne is part of the Fort Wayne, IN metro area (BLS area code 23060). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Indiana statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$109,300IN statewide$118,035
Data Scientist$94,470Fort Wayne, IN$102,019
Actuary$128,290Fort Wayne, IN$138,542

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.


Fort Wayne at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population266,235Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,293Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Fort Wayne, IN?

Our directory has 7 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Fort Wayne. The closest is Purdue University Fort Wayne in Fort Wayne, IN (2.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Michigan University (86.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Fort Wayne?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Fort Wayne are: Actuary ($128,290), Statistician ($109,300), Data Scientist ($94,470). 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 Auburn instead of Fort Wayne?

Auburn, IN is 19.7 miles from Fort Wayne 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 Fort Wayne an affordable place to study statistics?

Fort Wayne’s median household income of $60,293 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Fort Wayne while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Indiana 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.