Best Statistics Schools Near Grand Island, NE (2026)

Grand Island, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,434 to $28,584 per year for indexed programs. Grand Island has a population of about 52,761. Median household income is $62,439 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Nebraska, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $102,790 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Grand Island

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


Statistics Wages Near Grand Island

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Nebraska, statewide)
Statistician$83,480
Data Scientist$98,230
Actuary$102,790

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.


Grand Island at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population52,761Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$62,439Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)86.7 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Grand Island, NE?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Grand Island. The closest is University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE (86.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nebraska-Lincoln (86.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Nebraska?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Nebraska are: Actuary ($102,790), Data Scientist ($98,230), Statistician ($83,480). Wages for Grand Island workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Hastings instead of Grand Island?

Hastings, NE is 22.5 miles from Grand Island 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 Grand Island an affordable place to study statistics?

Grand Island’s median household income of $62,439 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Grand Island while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Nebraska 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.