Best Statistics Schools Near West Lafayette, IN (2026)

West Lafayette, Indiana has 8 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,992 to $70,662 per year for indexed programs. West Lafayette has a population of about 44,802. Median household income is $33,497 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 71.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Indiana, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $109,300 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to West Lafayette

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

West Lafayette is part of the Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN metro area (BLS area code 29200). 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$117,024
Data Scientist$79,280Lafayette-West Lafayette, IN$84,882
Actuary$100,690IN statewide$107,805

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.


West Lafayette at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,802Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$33,497Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+71.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)93.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near West Lafayette, IN?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering statistics programs near West Lafayette. The closest is Purdue University-Main Campus in West Lafayette, IN (1.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Chicago (99.3 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near West Lafayette?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near West Lafayette are: Statistician ($109,300), Actuary ($100,690), Data Scientist ($79,280). 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 Lafayette instead of West Lafayette?

Lafayette, IN is 4.6 miles from West Lafayette 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 West Lafayette an affordable place to study statistics?

West Lafayette’s median household income of $33,497 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in West Lafayette 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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Other Programs Available in West Lafayette

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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.