Best Statistics Schools Near Joplin, MO (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Joplin, Missouri has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,104 to $29,966 per year for indexed programs. Joplin has a population of about 52,218. Median household income is $51,154 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 26.4% 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 Joplin

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

Statistics Wages Near Joplin

Joplin is part of the Joplin, MO-KS metro area (BLS area code 27900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Missouri statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$66,330MO statewide$77,398
Data Scientist$96,650Joplin, MO-KS$112,777
Actuary$129,220MO statewide$150,782

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.

Joplin at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population52,218Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,154Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+26.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)85.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Joplin, MO?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Joplin. The closest is University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, AR (71.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Arkansas (71.8 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Joplin?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Joplin are: Actuary ($129,220), Data Scientist ($96,650), Statistician ($66,330). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Missouri statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pittsburg instead of Joplin?

Pittsburg, KS is 25.7 miles from Joplin 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 Joplin an affordable place to study statistics?

Joplin’s median household income of $51,154 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Joplin 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.

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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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