Best Statistics Schools Near Schenectady, NY (2026)

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

Schenectady, New York has 8 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,831 to $70,480 per year for indexed programs. Schenectady has a population of about 68,521. Median household income is $56,398 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 23.6% 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 Schenectady

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Schenectady, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Schenectady 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 Schenectady

Schenectady is part of the Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY metro area (BLS area code 10580). 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$136,566
Data Scientist$98,940Albany-Schenectady-Troy, NY$99,337
Actuary$156,480NY statewide$157,108

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.

Schenectady at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population68,521Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$56,398Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+23.6%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)99.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Schenectady, NY?

Our directory has 8 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Schenectady. The closest is University at Albany in Albany, NY (9.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is United States Military Academy (97.7 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Schenectady?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Schenectady are: Actuary ($156,480), Statistician ($136,020), Data Scientist ($98,940). 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 Albany instead of Schenectady?

Albany, NY is 11.5 miles from Schenectady 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 Schenectady an affordable place to study statistics?

Schenectady’s median household income of $56,398 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Schenectady 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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Other Programs Available in Schenectady

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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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