Best Statistics Schools Near Poughkeepsie, NY (2026)

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

Poughkeepsie, New York has 25 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,235 to $71,845 per year for indexed programs. Poughkeepsie has a population of about 31,778. Median household income is $60,050 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In New York, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $156,480 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Poughkeepsie

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

Statistics Wages Near Poughkeepsie

Poughkeepsie is part of the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metro area (BLS area code 28880). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to New York statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$136,020NY statewide$124,333
Data Scientist$107,310Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY$98,090
Actuary$156,480NY statewide$143,035

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.

Poughkeepsie at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population31,778Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$60,050Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+31.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)109.4 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Poughkeepsie, NY?

Our directory has 25 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Poughkeepsie. The closest is United States Military Academy in West Point, NY (21.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (66.0 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Poughkeepsie?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Poughkeepsie are: Actuary ($156,480), Statistician ($136,020), Data Scientist ($107,310). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with New York statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Newburgh instead of Poughkeepsie?

Newburgh, NY is 14.2 miles from Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie an affordable place to study statistics?

Poughkeepsie’s median household income of $60,050 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Poughkeepsie while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and New York 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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