Best Statistics Schools Near Muskegon, MI (2026)

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

Muskegon, Michigan has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $14,760 to $66,768 per year for indexed programs. Muskegon has a population of about 37,203. Median household income is $46,342 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 15.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Michigan, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $102,710 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Muskegon

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

Grand Valley State University

Allendale, MI 26.0 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,118
Avg net price $16,317/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 137

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Calvin University

Grand Rapids, MI 39.5 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
71.1 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 71%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,375
Avg net price $22,992/yr
Tuition
In‑state$39,350
Out‑of‑state$39,350
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 88%
  • Programs offered: 89

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

Western Michigan University

Kalamazoo, MI 73.0 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
63.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $53,562
Avg net price $15,273/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 188

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Central Michigan University

Mount Pleasant, MI 78.4 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
60.7 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 90%
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,874
Avg net price $17,597/yr
Tuition
In‑state$14,760
Out‑of‑state$14,760
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 75%
  • Programs offered: 183

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Michigan State University

East Lansing, MI 96.3 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.6 BOC Score
Graduation rate 82%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $67,253
Avg net price $19,680/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 230

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

University of Michigan-Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI 143.7 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
93.4 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $83,648
Avg net price $13,138/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 98%
  • Programs offered: 206

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

Eastern Michigan University

Ypsilanti, MI 149.5 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
50.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 54%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $51,793
Avg net price $15,407/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 68%
  • Programs offered: 156

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

Oakland University

Rochester Hills, MI 158.4 miles from Muskegon
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
69.0 BOC Score
Graduation rate 61%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,612
Avg net price $9,120/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 77%
  • Programs offered: 133

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Statistics Wages Near Muskegon

Muskegon is part of the Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI metro area (BLS area code 34740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Michigan statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$102,710MI statewide$111,038
Data Scientist$79,480Muskegon-Norton Shores, MI$85,924
Actuary$100,640MI statewide$108,800

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.

Muskegon at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population37,203Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$46,342Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+15.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Muskegon, MI?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Muskegon. The closest is Grand Valley State University in Allendale, MI (26.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Marquette University (85.3 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Muskegon?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Muskegon are: Statistician ($102,710), Actuary ($100,640), Data Scientist ($79,480). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Michigan statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Norton Shores instead of Muskegon?

Norton Shores, MI is 4.6 miles from Muskegon 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 Muskegon an affordable place to study statistics?

Muskegon’s median household income of $46,342 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Muskegon while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Michigan 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 Muskegon

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

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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