Best Statistics Schools Near Newport News, VA (2026)

Updated August 31, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Newport News, Virginia has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $25,914 to $51,038 per year for indexed programs. Newport News has a population of about 184,774. Median household income is $66,718 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 29.1% 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 Newport News

The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Newport News, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Newport News city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.

How We Rank Schools

Every school list on this site is ordered by the BOC Score, computed from the most recent school-level data published by the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS). To qualify, a school must be currently operating and accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Each eligible school is then scored on five measures, percentile-ranked against schools at the same credential level:

  • Graduation rate 30%
  • Median earnings, 10 years after entry 25%
  • Average net price (lower is better) 20%
  • Retention rate 15%
  • Fully online availability 10%

Schools without enough outcome data appear after ranked schools, without a score. On this page, schools are ordered by distance from Newport News. Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.

Ranked by BOC Score — U.S. Dept. of Education outcome data. Advertising never affects rankings.

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#1

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA 15.4 miles from Newport News
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
  • Accredited
85.4 BOC Score
Acceptance rate 34%
Graduation rate 90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $73,490
Avg net price $19,096/yr
Tuition
In‑state$25,914
Out‑of‑state$51,038
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 55

Source:Accreditor: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on CollegesIPEDSCollege Scorecard

#2

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, VA 59.8 miles from Newport News
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
65.9 BOC Score
Graduation rate 69%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $58,128
Avg net price $23,433/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 85%
  • Programs offered: 142

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#3

University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA 126.3 miles from Newport News
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
86.2 BOC Score
Graduation rate 94%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $86,863
Avg net price $21,565/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 97%
  • Programs offered: 117

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#4

George Mason University

Fairfax, VA 126.8 miles from Newport News
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
81.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 76%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $76,343
Avg net price $17,915/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 87%
  • Programs offered: 180

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#5

University of Lynchburg

Lynchburg, VA 147.9 miles from Newport News
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
58.3 BOC Score
Graduation rate 65%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $56,380
Avg net price $22,235/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 73%
  • Programs offered: 57

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

#6

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University

Blacksburg, VA 215.2 miles from Newport News
  • 4 year
  • Offers a fully online program
80.5 BOC Score
Graduation rate 87%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry $81,698
Avg net price $24,953/yr
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Key stats
  • Retention rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 153

Source:IPEDSCollege Scorecard

Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Virginia schools on the Virginia statistics page.

Statistics Wages Near Newport News

Newport News 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.

Newport News at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population184,774Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$66,718Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+29.1%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 Newport News, VA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Newport News. The closest is William & Mary in Williamsburg, VA (15.4 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Virginia Commonwealth University (59.8 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Newport News?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Newport News 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 Hampton instead of Newport News?

Hampton, VA is 9.2 miles from Newport News 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 Newport News an affordable place to study statistics?

Newport News’s median household income of $66,718 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Newport News 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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Other Programs Available in Newport News

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Data verified: August 31, 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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