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Doctor's Degree in Statistics

Doctor’s Degrees in Statistics

558 Yearly Graduations
36% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
There are 84 colleges and univerities across the nation that offer a doctor's degree in stats. In recent years, the majority of the students getting degrees in this area were male, and 7 were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 73.1% of stats graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Stats Majors

During the most recent year for which data is available, 558 people earned their doctor's degree in stats. This earns it the #52 spot on the list of the most popular doctor's degree programs in the nation.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in stats at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 3,703
Doctor’s Degree 558
Graduate Certificate 160

Earnings of Stats Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

At this time, we do not have the data to estimate the median earnings for this class of people.

Student Debt

We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for stats students who are doctor's degree holders.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in stats. About 64.3% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 359
Women 199
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The racial-ethnic distribution of stats doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 27
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 95
International Students 408
Other Races/Ethnicities 15
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There are 84 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in stats. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
18 Yearly Graduations
48% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The most popular school in the United States for stats students seekinga doctor's degree is North Carolina State University. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 18 people received their doctor's degree in stats from NC State. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women.

#2

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
17 Yearly Graduations
41% Women

Florida State University is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Florida State.

#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
17 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,003 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 50% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#4

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
16 Yearly Graduations
29% Women

University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 16 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UW - Madison.

#5

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus

University Park, Pennsylvania
13 Yearly Graduations
39% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 13 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Penn State University Park. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women.

#6

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
12 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Connecticut is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Roughly 27,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UCONN. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 20% were women.

#6

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
12 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

The 6th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Iowa State.

#6

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
12 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in stats from U-M. About 50% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#9

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
11 Yearly Graduations
11% Women

The 9th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Davis. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UC Davis.

#9

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
11 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UCLA. Of these students, 22% were women and 22% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

11 Yearly Graduations
30% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UIUC. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 30% were women.

#9

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
11 Yearly Graduations
23% Women

Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Carnegie Mellon.

#13

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
10 Yearly Graduations
22% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UNC Chapel Hill. About 22% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#13

The University of Texas at Dallas

Richardson, Texas
10 Yearly Graduations
33% Women

The University of Texas at Dallas comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 28,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UT Dallas.

9 Yearly Graduations
20% Women

Ohio State University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Ohio State.

#15

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
9 Yearly Graduations
25% Women

Purdue University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Purdue.

#17

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
8 Yearly Graduations
17% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 17th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UC Berkeley. About 17% of this group were women, and 33% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#17

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
8 Yearly Graduations
100% Women

University of Kentucky is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UK.

#17

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
8 Yearly Graduations
83% Women
17% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Virginia Tech is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Roughly 37,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Virginia Tech. Of these students, 83% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#17

Stanford University

Stanford, California
8 Yearly Graduations
18% Women

Stanford University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $61,731 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,746 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Stanford.

Below are some popular majors that are similar to stats that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 1,175
Applied Mathematics 340
Other Statistics 23
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References

*The racial-ethnic minority student count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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