Best Statistics Schools Near Starkville, MS (2026)

Starkville, Mississippi has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,202 to $27,637 per year for indexed programs. Starkville has a population of about 25,611. Median household income is $39,751 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Mississippi, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $106,210 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Starkville

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

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Mississippi, statewide)
Statistician$64,670
Data Scientist$69,490
Actuary$106,210

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.


Starkville at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population25,611Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$39,751Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+50.9%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Starkville, MS?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Starkville. The closest is Mississippi State University in Mississippi State, MS (2.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Mississippi State University (2.3 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Mississippi?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Mississippi are: Actuary ($106,210), Data Scientist ($69,490), Statistician ($64,670). Wages for Starkville workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Columbus instead of Starkville?

Columbus, MS is 24.2 miles from Starkville 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 Starkville an affordable place to study statistics?

Starkville’s median household income of $39,751 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Starkville 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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Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Starkville:

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.