Best Statistics Schools Near Chelsea, MA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Chelsea, Massachusetts has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $48,550 to $86,285 per year for indexed programs. Chelsea has a population of about 39,460. Median household income is $72,220 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 22.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $132,040 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Chelsea

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Chelsea, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Chelsea city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Chelsea. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

Tufts University

Medford, MA 4.5 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,214
Avg net price $39,998/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 130

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA 4.6 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
90.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 98%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $101,817
Avg net price $19,066/yr
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  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 174

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Boston University

Boston, MA 4.9 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
81.6 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 11%
Graduation rate 89%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,238
Avg net price $24,402/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,102
Out‑of‑state$68,102
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 228

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Simmons University

Boston, MA 5.2 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
70.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 77%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $63,494
Avg net price $25,265/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 60

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Emmanuel College

Boston, MA 5.3 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
66.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 76%
Graduation rate 67%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $68,245
Avg net price $26,706/yr
Tuition
In‑state$48,550
Out‑of‑state$48,550
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 79%
  • Programs offered: 52

Source:Accreditor: New England Commission on Higher EducationIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Massachusetts-Lowell

Lowell, MA 23.2 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $64,874
Avg net price $17,163/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 83%
  • Programs offered: 97

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, MA 40.5 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
77.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 88%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $103,470
Avg net price $43,071/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 94%
  • Programs offered: 54

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Amherst College

Amherst, MA 75.9 miles from Chelsea
  • 4 year
73.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 93%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $77,644
Avg net price $23,367/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 40

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Massachusetts schools on the Massachusetts statistics page.

Statistics Wages Near Chelsea

Chelsea is part of the Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro area (BLS area code 14460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Massachusetts statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$102,320Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$94,478
Data Scientist$132,040Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$121,921
Actuary$129,590Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH$119,658

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.

Chelsea at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population39,460Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$72,220Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+22.0%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)108.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Chelsea, MA?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Chelsea. The closest is Tufts University in Medford, MA (4.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Emmanuel College (5.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Chelsea?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Chelsea are: Data Scientist ($132,040), Actuary ($129,590), Statistician ($102,320). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Massachusetts statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Everett instead of Chelsea?

Everett, MA is 1.3 miles from Chelsea 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 Chelsea an affordable place to study statistics?

Chelsea’s median household income of $72,220 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chelsea while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Massachusetts 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 Chelsea

Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Chelsea:

Data verified: August 31, 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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