Best Statistics Schools Near Mankato, MN (2026)

Mankato, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $56,076 to $84,893 per year for indexed programs. Mankato has a population of about 44,882. Median household income is $64,826 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Minnesota, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $128,800 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Mankato

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Mankato, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Mankato 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 Mankato. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

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

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Minnesota State University-Mankato

Mankato, MN 2.0 miles from Mankato
  • 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

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


Statistics Wages Near Mankato

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
StatisticianN/A
Data Scientist$128,800
Actuary$128,100

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.


Mankato at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population44,882Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$64,826Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)91.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Mankato, MN?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Mankato. The closest is Minnesota State University-Mankato in Mankato, MN (2.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Twin Cities (66.3 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Minnesota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Minnesota are: Data Scientist ($128,800), Actuary ($128,100). Wages for Mankato workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Faribault instead of Mankato?

Faribault, MN is 35.7 miles from Mankato 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 Mankato an affordable place to study statistics?

Mankato’s median household income of $64,826 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Mankato 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 Mankato

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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 2024โ€“2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.