Best Statistics Schools Near Lynchburg, VA (2026)

Lynchburg, Virginia has 6 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $15,948 to $68,758 per year for indexed programs. Lynchburg has a population of about 79,255. Median household income is $59,808 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 38.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Virginia, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $131,900 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Lynchburg

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

Lynchburg is part of the Lynchburg, VA metro area (BLS area code 31340). 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$114,920VA statewide$128,546
Data Scientist$126,430VA statewide$141,421
Actuary$131,900VA statewide$147,539

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.


Lynchburg at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population79,255Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,808Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+38.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)89.4 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Lynchburg, VA?

Our directory has 6 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Lynchburg. The closest is University of Lynchburg in Lynchburg, VA (0.5 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Duke University (97.7 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Virginia?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Virginia are: Actuary ($131,900), Data Scientist ($126,430), Statistician ($114,920). Wages for Lynchburg workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Roanoke instead of Lynchburg?

Roanoke, VA is 43.0 miles from Lynchburg 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 Lynchburg an affordable place to study statistics?

Lynchburg’s median household income of $59,808 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lynchburg 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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Compare every accredited online degree program with city-level data for Lynchburg:

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.