Best Statistics Schools Near Bellingham, WA (2026)

Bellingham, Washington has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,582 to $43,209 per year for indexed programs. Bellingham has a population of about 92,367. Median household income is $65,821 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 46.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning statistics-related role is Actuary at a median $134,720 annually (BLS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Bellingham

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


Statistics Wages Near Bellingham

Bellingham is part of the Bellingham, WA metro area (BLS area code 13380). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Washington statewide.

OccupationMedian WageSourceCOL-Adjusted (US=100)
Statistician$105,650WA statewide$102,275
Data Scientist$120,180Bellingham, WA$116,341
Actuary$134,720WA statewide$130,416

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.


Bellingham at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population92,367Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$65,821Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+46.5%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)103.3 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Bellingham, WA?

Our directory has 2 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Bellingham. The closest is Western Washington University in Bellingham, WA (1.3 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Seattle Campus (76.2 miles). 2 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Bellingham?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Bellingham are: Actuary ($134,720), Data Scientist ($120,180), Statistician ($105,650). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Washington statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.

Should I look at programs in Mount Vernon instead of Bellingham?

Mount Vernon, WA is 24.1 miles from Bellingham 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 Bellingham an affordable place to study statistics?

Bellingham’s median household income of $65,821 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Bellingham while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Washington 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.