Best Statistics Schools Near Chesapeake, VA (2026)

Chesapeake, Virginia has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $7,361 to $51,038 per year for indexed programs. Chesapeake has a population of about 251,153. Median household income is $94,189 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 36.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Statistician at a median $101,870 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Chesapeake

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


Statistics Wages Near Chesapeake

Chesapeake is part of the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro area (BLS area code 47260). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Virginia statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$101,870Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$104,055
Data Scientist$100,300Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$102,451
Actuary$101,490Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC$103,667

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.


Chesapeake at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population251,153Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$94,189Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+36.4%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)97.9 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Chesapeake, VA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Chesapeake. The closest is William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA (46.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is East Carolina University (94.9 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Chesapeake?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Chesapeake are: Statistician ($101,870), Actuary ($101,490), Data Scientist ($100,300). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Virginia statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Portsmouth instead of Chesapeake?

Portsmouth, VA is 12.0 miles from Chesapeake 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 Chesapeake an affordable place to study statistics?

Chesapeake’s median household income of $94,189 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Chesapeake while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Virginia 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.