Best Statistics Schools Near Branson, MO (2026)

Branson, Missouri has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,674 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Branson has a population of about 12,760. Median household income is $54,961 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Missouri, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $129,220 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Branson

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Branson, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Branson city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

No school data available.

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

Statistics Wages Near Branson

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (Missouri, statewide)
Statistician	$66,330
Data Scientist	$97,090
Actuary	$129,220

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.

Branson at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	12,760	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$54,961	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	29.4%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Branson-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Nixa, MO – 27.4 mi away (21,201 pop)
Springfield, MO – 37.6 mi away (287,124 pop)
Rogers, AR – 54.4 mi away (65,021 pop)
Bentonville, AR – 57.3 mi away (47,093 pop)
Bella Vista, AR – 57.3 mi away (28,406 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Branson, MO?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Branson. The closest is University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (64.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas Tech University (94.0 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Missouri?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Missouri are: Actuary ($129,220), Data Scientist ($97,090), Statistician ($66,330). Wages for Branson workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Nixa instead of Branson?

Nixa, MO is 27.4 miles from Branson 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 Branson an affordable place to study statistics?

Branson’s median household income of $54,961 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Branson while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Missouri 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.

Learn More About Statistics Programs

Other Programs Available in Branson

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

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.

Back to Best Statistics Schools in Missouri: Online Programs (2026)