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Best Statistics Schools Near Lincoln, NE (2026)
Lincoln, Nebraska has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $10,434 to $28,584 per year for indexed programs. Lincoln has a population of about 291,932. Median household income is $69,991 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 41.0% 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 Lincoln
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Lincoln, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lincoln 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 Lincoln
Lincoln is part of the Lincoln, NE metro area (BLS area code 30700). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Nebraska statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Statistician | $91,560 | Lincoln, NE | $99,956 |
| Data Scientist | $87,890 | Lincoln, NE | $95,950 |
| Actuary | $102,790 | NE statewide | $112,216 |
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.
Lincoln at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 291,932 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $69,991 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 41.0% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 91.6 (below U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lincoln-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Fremont, NE – 44.8 mi away (27,598 pop)
- Bellevue, NE – 45.5 mi away (53,505 pop)
- Omaha, NE – 45.6 mi away (792,463 pop)
- Council Bluffs, IA – 52.3 mi away (62,524 pop)
- Columbus, NE – 55.7 mi away (22,846 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Lincoln, NE?
Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Lincoln. The closest is University of Nebraska-Lincoln in Lincoln, NE (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Nebraska-Lincoln (1.2 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Lincoln?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Lincoln are: Actuary ($102,790), Statistician ($91,560), Data Scientist ($87,890). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Nebraska statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Fremont instead of Lincoln?
Fremont, NE is 44.8 miles from Lincoln 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 Lincoln an affordable place to study statistics?
Lincoln’s median household income of $69,991 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lincoln 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.
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