Statistics at Purdue University-Main Campus
What traits are you looking for in a school for Statistics, take a look at what Purdue University-Main Campus. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 273 statistics degrees were granted at Purdue University-Main Campus.
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Online & Distance Learning at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Among 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Statistics Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
These rankings give you a sense of how Purdue University-Main Campus’s Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 118 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #1 of 2 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #2 of 16 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #4 of 16 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #23 of 116 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #38 of 118 |
Earnings for Statistics Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Graduates of Purdue University-Main Campus’s Statistics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $68,741 |
| 2 years | $53,358 |
| 3 years | $70,829 |
| 4 years | $90,328 |
| 5 years | $97,489 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years out, Statistics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus report median earnings of $90,328, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Statistics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $19,500.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Statistics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus, by degree type.
Across all degree levels, Statistics graduates at Purdue University-Main Campus are 33% women (90) and 67% men (183).
Statistics Bachelor’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 216 bachelor’s statistics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 34% were women (73) and 66% were men (143).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Statistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 97 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 13 |
| Black / African American | 2 |
| Asian | 49 |
| Two or More Races | 7 |
| International (Nonresident) | 42 |
| Unknown | 6 |
Minority students account for 33% of Statistics bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 38%.*
Statistics Master’s Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 30 master’s statistics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 27% were women (8) and 73% were men (22).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Statistics master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 3 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 2 |
| Asian | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 22 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of Statistics master’s degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus, lower than the national average of 18%.*
Statistics Doctoral Program at Purdue University-Main Campus
Of the 21 doctoral statistics degrees awarded at Purdue University-Main Campus, 29% were women (6) and 71% were men (15).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Statistics doctoral degree recipients at Purdue University-Main Campus.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 20 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Statistics Concentrations at Purdue University-Main Campus
This Statistics program at Purdue University-Main Campus includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 52 |
| Statistics & Probability | 221 |
Top-Paying Careers for Statistics Graduates
Those who complete Statistics program at Purdue University-Main Campus go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying careers for Statistics graduates, 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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