Best Statistics Schools Near Yakima, WA (2026)

Updated August 11, 2026 BLS data College Scorecard On this page

Yakima, Washington has 1 accredited school offering statistics programs, with tuition ranging from $13,168 to $43,404 per year for indexed programs. Yakima has a population of about 96,810. Median household income is $59,228 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 20.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In Washington, the top-earning statistics-related role is Data Scientist at a median $163,350 annually (BLS, May 2025).

Closest Statistics Schools to Yakima

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

OccupationMedian Annual Wage (Washington, statewide)
Statistician$105,650
Data Scientist$163,350
Actuary$134,720

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.

Yakima at a Glance

MetricValueSource
Population96,810Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003)
Median household income$59,228Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013)
Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+20.8%Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003)
Regional Price Parity (US=100)95.5 (below U.S. average)BEA RPP 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many accredited statistics schools are near Yakima, WA?

Our directory has 1 accredited schools offering statistics programs near Yakima. The closest is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus in Tacoma, WA (99.9 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is University of Washington-Tacoma Campus (99.9 miles). 1 of the highlighted schools is flagged as offering distance education.

What are the highest-paying statistics roles in Washington?

Based on BLS May 2025 state wage data, the top-paying statistics-related roles in Washington are: Data Scientist ($163,350), Actuary ($134,720), Statistician ($105,650). Wages for Yakima workers will track these statewide medians, adjusted for local cost of living.

Should I look at programs in Ellensburg instead of Yakima?

Ellensburg, WA is 28.2 miles from Yakima 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 Yakima an affordable place to study statistics?

Yakima’s median household income of $59,228 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Yakima 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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Other Programs Available in Yakima

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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.

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