Best Statistics Schools Near Rochester, MN (2026)

Rochester, Minnesota has 8 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,572 to $68,892 per year for indexed programs. Rochester has a population of about 121,638. Median household income is $87,767 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.1% 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 Rochester

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

Statistics Wages Near Rochester

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Minnesota, statewide)
Statistician	N/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.

Rochester at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	121,638	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$87,767	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	50.1%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)	90.8 (below U.S. average)	BEA RPP 2024

Other Rochester-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Austin, MN – 34.3 mi away (25,105 pop)
Owatonna, MN – 37.8 mi away (25,567 pop)
Winona, MN – 40.2 mi away (30,208 pop)
Faribault, MN – 44.3 mi away (24,012 pop)
Northfield, MN – 45.8 mi away (22,005 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Rochester, MN?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Rochester. The closest is Winona State University in Winona, MN (41.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Gustavus Adolphus College (77.1 miles). 5 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 Rochester workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Austin instead of Rochester?

Austin, MN is 34.3 miles from Rochester 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 Rochester an affordable place to study statistics?

Rochester’s median household income of $87,767 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Rochester 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 Rochester

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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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