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Statistics at Harvard University

Statistics at Harvard University

If you plan to study Statistics, consider the program at Harvard University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 98 statistics degrees were granted at Harvard University.

Studying Online at Harvard University

Many students take online classes at Harvard University. Among 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Statistics Rankings at Harvard University

These rankings give you a sense of how Harvard University’s Statistics program against peer institutions.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #2 of 8
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 4
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 118
Best Value Nationwide #45 of 116

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #2 of 4
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #2 of 8
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 4
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 8
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #24 of 118
Best Value Nationwide #45 of 116

Earnings for Statistics Graduates from Harvard University

Students who complete Harvard University’s Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Statistics at Harvard University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $78,193
2 years $128,716
3 years $240,408
5 years $229,811

Student Demographics & Diversity

The following sections describe the composition of Statistics graduates at Harvard University, broken down by degree level.

Looking at the program as a whole, Statistics graduates at Harvard University are 37% women (36) and 63% men (62).

Statistics Bachelor’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 65 bachelor’s statistics degrees awarded at Harvard University, 43% were women (28) and 57% were men (37).

Harvard University gender breakdown of Statistics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Statistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 19
Hispanic / Latino 3
Black / African American 1
Asian 29
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 9
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Statistics majors at Harvard University

Minority students account for 54% of Statistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than the national average of 38%.*

Statistics Master’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 27 master’s statistics degrees awarded at Harvard University, 22% were women (6) and 78% were men (21).

Harvard University gender breakdown of Statistics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Statistics master’s degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 4
Asian 10
International (Nonresident) 13
Racial-ethnic diversity of Statistics majors at Harvard University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 37% of Statistics master’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than the national average of 18%.*

Statistics Doctoral Program at Harvard University

Among the 6 doctoral statistics graduates at Harvard University, 33% were women (2) and 67% were men (4).

Harvard University gender breakdown of Statistics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Statistics doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 6
Racial-ethnic diversity of Statistics majors at Harvard University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Statistics Concentrations at Harvard University

This Statistics program at Harvard University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
Statistics 98

Best-Paid Careers for Statistics Graduates

Students who finish Statistics program at Harvard University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Survey Researchers $108,538
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Actuaries $69,100

References

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