Best Statistics Schools Near Sioux Falls, SD (2026)

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

Sioux Falls, South Dakota has 4 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,299 to $37,050 per year for indexed programs. Sioux Falls has a population of about 197,642. Median household income is $74,714 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 37.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $99,560 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Sioux Falls

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

Sioux Falls is part of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metro area (BLS area code 43620). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to South Dakota statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
StatisticianN/ASD statewide–
Data Scientist$99,560Sioux Falls, SD-MN$109,890
ActuaryN/ASD 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.

Sioux Falls at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population197,642Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$74,714Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+37.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)90.6 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Sioux Falls, SD?

Our directory has 4 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Sioux Falls. The closest is Dakota State University in Madison, SD (37.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is South Dakota State University (53.9 miles). 4 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Sioux Falls?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Sioux Falls are: Data Scientist ($99,560). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with South Dakota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Brookings instead of Sioux Falls?

Brookings, SD is 52.9 miles from Sioux Falls 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 Sioux Falls an affordable place to study statistics?

Sioux Falls’s median household income of $74,714 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Sioux Falls 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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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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