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Best Statistics Schools Near Ridgeland, MS (2026)
Ridgeland, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,965 to $11,965 per year for indexed programs. Ridgeland has a population of about 24,548. Median household income is $63,470 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Jackson, MS metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $106,250 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Statistics Schools to Ridgeland
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Ridgeland, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Ridgeland 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 Mississippi schools on the Mississippi statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Ridgeland
Ridgeland is part of the Jackson, MS metro area (BLS area code 27140). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Mississippi statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistician | $63,980 | Jackson, MS | $71,888 |
| Data Scientist | $98,290 | Jackson, MS | $110,438 |
| Actuary | $106,250 | Jackson, MS | $119,382 |
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.
Ridgeland at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 24,548 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $63,470 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.4% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 89.0 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Ridgeland-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Madison, MS – 3.7 mi away (26,031 pop)
- Jackson, MS – 8.3 mi away (342,607 pop)
- Pearl, MS – 10.8 mi away (26,485 pop)
- Clinton, MS – 12.3 mi away (25,211 pop)
- Brandon, MS – 13.5 mi away (23,826 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Ridgeland, MS?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Ridgeland. The closest is Jackson State University in Jackson, MS (9.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Jackson State University (9.4 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Ridgeland?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Ridgeland are: Actuary ($106,250), Data Scientist ($98,290), Statistician ($63,980). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Mississippi statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Madison instead of Ridgeland?
Madison, MS is 3.7 miles from Ridgeland 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 Ridgeland an affordable place to study statistics?
Ridgeland’s median household income of $63,470 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Ridgeland while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Mississippi 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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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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