Best Statistics Schools Near Beaufort, SC (2026)

Beaufort, South Carolina has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $12,978 to $38,296 per year for indexed programs. Beaufort has a population of about 13,660. Median household income is $59,454 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $93,930 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Beaufort

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


Statistics Wages Near Beaufort

Beaufort is part of the Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC metro area (BLS area code 25940). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Carolina statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$65,450SC statewide$66,786
Data Scientist$93,930Hilton Head Island-Bluffton-Port Royal, SC$95,847
ActuaryN/ASC statewide

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.


Beaufort at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population13,660Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,454Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.1%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)98.0 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Beaufort, SC?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Beaufort. The closest is College of Charleston in Charleston, SC (50.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is College of Charleston (50.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Beaufort?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Beaufort are: Data Scientist ($93,930), Statistician ($65,450). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Carolina statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Hilton Head Island instead of Beaufort?

Hilton Head Island, SC is 18.1 miles from Beaufort 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 Beaufort an affordable place to study statistics?

Beaufort’s median household income of $59,454 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Beaufort while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South 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.