Best Statistics Schools Near Brookings, SD (2026)

Brookings, South Dakota has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,299 to $37,050 per year for indexed programs. Brookings has a population of about 23,710. Median household income is $61,979 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 49.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In South Dakota, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $96,150 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Brookings

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

Statistics Wages Near Brookings

Occupation	Median Annual Wage (South Dakota, statewide)
Statistician	N/A
Data Scientist	$96,150
Actuary	N/A

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.

Brookings at a Glance

Metric	Value	Source
Population	23,710	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income	$61,979	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+	49.7%	Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)

Other Brookings-Area Cities With Statistics Programs

Watertown, SD – 45.7 mi away (21,788 pop)
Sioux Falls, SD – 52.9 mi away (177,629 pop)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Brookings, SD?

Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Brookings. The closest is South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD (1.0 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Minnesota-Morris (98.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in South Dakota?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in South Dakota are: Data Scientist ($96,150). Wages for Brookings workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Watertown instead of Brookings?

Watertown, SD is 45.7 miles from Brookings 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 Brookings an affordable place to study statistics?

Brookings’s median household income of $61,979 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Brookings while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and South Dakota 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 Brookings

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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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