Best Statistics Schools Near Des Moines, WA (2026)

Des Moines, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $9,582 to $43,404 per year for indexed programs. Des Moines has a population of about 32,545. Median household income is $89,787 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 33.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $164,740 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).


Closest Statistics Schools to Des Moines

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

Des Moines is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro area (BLS area code 42660). 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$105,650Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$95,095
Data Scientist$164,740Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$148,281
Actuary$134,720Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA$121,260

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.


Des Moines at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population32,545Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$89,787Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+33.2%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)111.1 (above U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Des Moines, WA?

Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Des Moines. The closest is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in Tacoma, WA (11.7 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Washington University (93.4 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Des Moines?

Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Des Moines are: Data Scientist ($164,740), Actuary ($134,720), 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 SeaTac instead of Des Moines?

SeaTac, WA is 3.7 miles from Des Moines 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 Des Moines an affordable place to study statistics?

Des Moines’s median household income of $89,787 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Des Moines 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.