Best Statistics Schools Near Memphis, TN (2026)

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

Memphis, Tennessee has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $8,090 to $14,522 per year for indexed programs. Memphis has a population of about 629,063. Median household income is $51,211 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 28.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $111,690 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Memphis

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

Statistics Wages Near Memphis

Memphis is part of the Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area (BLS area code 32820). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Tennessee statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$111,690Memphis, TN-MS-AR$121,139
Data Scientist$102,220Memphis, TN-MS-AR$110,868
Actuary$108,930TN statewide$118,145

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.

Memphis at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population629,063Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$51,211Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+28.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)92.2 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Memphis, TN?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Memphis. The closest is Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, AR (64.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Arkansas State University (64.5 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Memphis?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Memphis are: Statistician ($111,690), Actuary ($108,930), Data Scientist ($102,220). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Tennessee statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Southaven instead of Memphis?

Southaven, MS is 10.6 miles from Memphis 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 Memphis an affordable place to study statistics?

Memphis’s median household income of $51,211 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Memphis while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Tennessee 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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