Federal Way, Washington has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs. Federal Way has a population of about 99,232. Median household income is $82,144 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 31.1% 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 Federal Way
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer statistics programs near Federal Way, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Federal Way 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:
BOCSCORE
- 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 Federal Way.
Advertising never affects these rankings. Read the full methodology.
Graduation rate
73%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,466
Avg net price
$10,163/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 41
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
85%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$78,466
Avg net price
$14,091/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 95%
- Programs offered: 234
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
71%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$62,569
Avg net price
$21,193/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 80%
- Programs offered: 117
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
90%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$67,589
Avg net price
$33,313/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 88%
- Programs offered: 48
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Acceptance rate
91%
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$57,897
Avg net price
$13,886/yr
TuitionIn‑state$8,586
Out‑of‑state$25,959
Key stats- Retention rate: 67%
- Programs offered: 113
Source:Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities · IPEDS · College Scorecard
Graduation rate
66%
Median earnings, 10 yrs after entry
$68,905
Avg net price
$14,971/yr
TuitionContact school for pricing
Key stats- Retention rate: 79%
- Programs offered: 157
Source:IPEDS · College Scorecard
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Washington schools on the Washington statistics page.
Statistics Wages Near Federal Way
Federal Way 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.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|
| Statistician | $105,650 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $95,095 |
| Data Scientist | $164,740 | Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA | $148,281 |
| Actuary | $134,720 | Seattle-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.
Federal Way at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|
| Population | 99,232 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $82,144 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 31.1% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 111.1 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Federal Way-Area Cities With Statistics Programs
- Des Moines, WA – 5.8 mi away (31,172 pop)
- Auburn, WA – 5.9 mi away (77,472 pop)
- Tacoma, WA – 7.1 mi away (211,277 pop)
- Kent, WA – 8.0 mi away (127,514 pop)
- Puyallup, WA – 9.2 mi away (40,640 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited statistics schools are near Federal Way, WA?
Our directory has 3 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Federal Way. The closest is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in Tacoma, WA (6.6 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Western Washington University (99.0 miles). 3 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying statistics roles near Federal Way?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles near Federal Way 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 Des Moines instead of Federal Way?
Des Moines, WA is 5.8 miles from Federal Way 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 Federal Way an affordable place to study statistics?
Federal Way’s median household income of $82,144 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Federal Way 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 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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