2026 Best Value Applied Statistics Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best-value Applied Statistics doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 36 colleges by value — the balance of cost and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect factors such as tuition, student debt, and post-graduation earnings to surface the strongest return on investment.
So you can compare your options, Grad Degree evaluated schools to build this 2026 value ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Best-Value Applied Statistics Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools for value:
The University Of Alabama tops our 2026 ranking of the best-value Applied Statistics doctoral degree schools in the United States. The University Of Alabama is a public school based in Tuscaloosa, AL. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $12,180, with out-of-state students paying around $34,172. The University Of Alabama Applied Statistics students take on a median of $24,496 in debt. A decade after starting, students earn a median of $59,221. Set against $24,496 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. About 77% of those who apply are admitted. Get the full The University Of Alabama report
The strong cost-to-outcome balance at The University Of Texas At San Antonio earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in San Antonio, TX, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,326, while out-of-state students pay about $22,249. The University Of Texas At San Antonio Applied Statistics students take on a median of $23,312 in debt. Graduates go on to earn a median of $57,131 ten years after entry. Set against $23,312 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 87% of applicants are accepted. Get the full The University Of Texas At San Antonio report
A rank of #3 makes Villanova University one of the best values in the United States. More on Villanova University
You'll get strong value at Dartmouth College, which ranked #4 this year. See the full Dartmouth College profile
Arizona State University Skysong came in at #5 on this year's best-value Applied Statistics ranking in the United States. Read more about Arizona State University Skysong
Johns Hopkins University landed the #6 spot for value in the United States this year. See the full Johns Hopkins University profile
Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #7 in this year's value ranking. More on Bowling Green State University Main Campus
Cleveland State University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. Get the full Cleveland State University report
Michigan Technological University came in at #9 in this year's value ranking. Get the full Michigan Technological University report
Suny At Albany
Suny At Albany landed the #10 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Suny At Albany report
Harvard University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. More on Harvard University
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #12 in this year's value ranking. Read more about University Of Houston Downtown
University Of Wisconsin La Crosse ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. More on University Of Wisconsin La Crosse
University Of North Carolina At Greensboro offered strong value this year, earning the #14 position. See the full University Of North Carolina At Greensboro profile
Brigham Young University Idaho ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. See the full Brigham Young University Idaho profile
University Of South Carolina Columbia placed #16 among the best-value Applied Statistics schools in the United States. Read the full report on University Of South Carolina Columbia
University Of North Dakota ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. More on University Of North Dakota
California Baptist University placed #18 among the best-value Applied Statistics schools in the United States. Read more about California Baptist University
Claremont Graduate University landed the #19 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Claremont Graduate University
Cornell College
Cornell College offered strong value this year, earning the #20 position. Get the full Cornell College report
University Of Delaware came in at #21 in this year's value ranking. More on University Of Delaware
Depaul University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. More on Depaul University
University Of Kentucky offered strong value this year, earning the #23 position. Get the full University Of Kentucky report
Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #24 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Rochester Institute Of Technology report
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University offered strong value this year, earning the #25 position. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
Rest of the Top 15% Best-Value Applied Statistics Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s value ranking:
Colorado State University Fort Collins landed the #26 spot for value in the United States this year. Read more about Colorado State University Fort Collins
University Of Kansas landed the #27 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Kansas
Wake Forest University placed #28 among the best-value Applied Statistics schools in the United States. Read more about Wake Forest University
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #29 in this year's value ranking. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Eastern Michigan University landed the #30 spot for value in the United States this year. Get the full Eastern Michigan University report
Marquette University came in at #31 in this year's value ranking. Read more about Marquette University
Portland State University placed #32 among the best-value Applied Statistics schools in the United States. More on Portland State University
Suny College At Buffalo ranked #33 on our 2026 list of the best-value Applied Statistics schools. Read more about Suny College At Buffalo
University Of South Alabama offered strong value this year, earning the #34 position. Read more about University Of South Alabama
Baylor University landed the #35 spot for value in the United States this year. Read the full report on Baylor University
Northern Arizona University offered strong value this year, earning the #36 position. See the full Northern Arizona University profile
Related Applied Statistics Value Rankings
See value rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Value Applied Statistics Schools (All Levels)
- Best Value Applied Statistics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Statistics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Statistics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Statistics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Value Applied Statistics Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
These rankings are produced by Grad Degree (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment — drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 36 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).