Best Statistics Schools Near Wilmington, NC (2026)

Wilmington, North Carolina has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,277 to $29,628 per year for indexed programs. Wilmington has a population of about 118,578. Median household income is $63,900 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 45.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In North Carolina, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $128,730 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Wilmington

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


Statistics Wages Near Wilmington

Wilmington is part of the Wilmington, NC metro area (BLS area code 48900). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to North Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$115,690NC statewide$120,010
Data Scientist$93,090Wilmington, NC$96,566
Actuary$128,730NC statewide$133,537

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.


Wilmington at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population118,578Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$63,900Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+45.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)96.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Wilmington, NC?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Wilmington. The closest is University of North Carolina Wilmington in Wilmington, NC (1.2 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Coastal Carolina University (70.6 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Wilmington?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Wilmington are: Actuary ($128,730), Statistician ($115,690), Data Scientist ($93,090). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with North Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Jacksonville instead of Wilmington?

Jacksonville, NC is 45.6 miles from Wilmington 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 Wilmington an affordable place to study statistics?

Wilmington’s median household income of $63,900 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Wilmington while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and North Carolina 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.