Best Statistics Schools Near Ottumwa, IA (2026)

Ottumwa, Iowa has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,838 to $33,371 per year for indexed programs. Ottumwa has a population of about 25,352. Median household income is $56,994 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Iowa, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $128,690 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Ottumwa

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Ottumwa, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ottumwa 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 Iowa schools on the Iowa statistics page.


Statistics Wages Near Ottumwa

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Iowa, statewide)
Statistician$80,150
Data Scientist$95,830
Actuary$128,690

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.


Ottumwa at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,352Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,994Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Ottumwa, IA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Ottumwa. The closest is Truman State University in Kirksville, MO (58.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Illinois University (98.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Iowa?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Iowa are: Actuary ($128,690), Data Scientist ($95,830), Statistician ($80,150). Wages for Ottumwa workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Coralville instead of Ottumwa?

Coralville, IA is 63.4 miles from Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa an affordable place to study statistics?

Ottumwa’s median household income of $56,994 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ottumwa while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Iowa 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.