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Best Statistics Schools Near Sanford, ME (2026)
Sanford, Maine has 13 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $11,284 to $70,704 per year for indexed programs. Sanford has a population of about 22,095. Median household income is $70,570 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $138,220 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Statistics Schools to Sanford
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Sanford, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Sanford 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 Maine schools on the Maine statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Sanford
Sanford is part of the Portland-South Portland, ME metro area (BLS area code 38860). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Maine statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistician | $68,060 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $66,791 |
| Data Scientist | $97,840 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $96,016 |
| Actuary | $138,220 | Portland-South Portland, ME | $135,643 |
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.
Sanford at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,095 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $70,570 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 23.6% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 101.9 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Sanford-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Rochester, NH – 14.1 mi away (30,345 pop)
- Biddeford, ME – 15.6 mi away (21,362 pop)
- Dover, NH – 17.5 mi away (91,514 pop)
- Portsmouth, NH – 25.3 mi away (91,193 pop)
- South Portland, ME – 27.4 mi away (25,577 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Sanford, ME?
Our directory has 13 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Sanford. The closest is University of New Hampshire-Main Campus in Durham, NH (21.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Worcester Polytechnic Institute (95.6 miles). 9 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Sanford?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Sanford are: Actuary ($138,220), Data Scientist ($97,840), Statistician ($68,060). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Maine statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Rochester instead of Sanford?
Rochester, NH is 14.1 miles from Sanford 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 Sanford an affordable place to study statistics?
Sanford’s median household income of $70,570 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sanford while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Maine 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.
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