Best Statistics Schools Near Elk River, MN (2026)

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

Elk River, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $56,076 to $84,893 per year for indexed programs. Elk River has a population of about 26,367. Median household income is $99,457 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 30.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $129,780 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Elk River

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

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN 29.6 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
83.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 83%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $69,020
Avg net price $16,778/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 91%
  • Programs offered: 250

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Saint Cloud State University

Saint Cloud, MN 32.3 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
54.1 BOC Score
Graduation rate 51%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $55,813
Avg net price $13,529/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 123

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of St Thomas

Saint Paul, MN 32.5 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
73.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 78%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,739
Avg net price $29,155/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 109

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

Carleton College

Northfield, MN 63.3 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
70.8 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 20%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $75,525
Avg net price $25,407/yr
Tuition
In‑state$68,892
Out‑of‑state$68,892
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 96%
  • Programs offered: 33

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

Gustavus Adolphus College

Saint Peter, MN 72.4 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Accredited
64.3 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 61%
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $65,607
Avg net price $22,900/yr
Tuition
In‑state$56,076
Out‑of‑state$56,076
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 86%
  • Programs offered: 42

Source:Accreditor: Higher Learning CommissionIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 84.6 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 57%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,922
Avg net price $19,139/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 80%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#7

University of Minnesota-Morris

Morris, MN 114.4 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
50.8 BOC Score
Graduation rate 60%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $50,919
Avg net price $8,837/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 30

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#8

University of Minnesota-Duluth

Duluth, MN 124.9 miles from Elk River
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
68.7 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $62,616
Avg net price $18,743/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 81%
  • Programs offered: 94

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

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

Statistics Wages Near Elk River

Elk River is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
StatisticianN/AMN statewide–
Data Scientist$129,780Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$123,836
Actuary$125,960Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI$120,191

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.

Elk River at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population26,367Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$99,457Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+30.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)104.8 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Elk River, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Elk River. The closest is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in Minneapolis, MN (29.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gustavus Adolphus College (72.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Elk River?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Elk River are: Data Scientist ($129,780), Actuary ($125,960). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Ramsey instead of Elk River?

Ramsey, MN is 7.5 miles from Elk River 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 Elk River an affordable place to study statistics?

Elk River’s median household income of $99,457 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Elk River while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota 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 Elk River

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

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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