Best Statistics Schools Near Reading, PA (2026)

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

Reading, Pennsylvania has 20 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $6,838 to $68,686 per year for indexed programs. Reading has a population of about 94,836. Median household income is $45,599 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 11.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Pennsylvania, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $125,040 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Reading

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

Statistics Wages Near Reading

Reading is part of the Reading, PA metro area (BLS area code 39740). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Pennsylvania statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$93,830PA statewide$96,632
Data Scientist$100,340Reading, PA$103,337
Actuary$125,040PA statewide$128,774

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.

Reading at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population94,836Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$45,599Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+11.7%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.1 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Reading, PA?

Our directory has 20 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Reading. The closest is Ursinus College in Collegeville, PA (26.8 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Bucknell University (65.7 miles). 8 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Reading?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Reading are: Actuary ($125,040), Data Scientist ($100,340), Statistician ($93,830). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Pennsylvania statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Pottstown instead of Reading?

Pottstown, PA is 16.1 miles from Reading 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 Reading an affordable place to study statistics?

Reading’s median household income of $45,599 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Reading while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Pennsylvania 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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