Master’s Degrees in Statistics
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Education Levels of Stats Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 3,901 students earned their master's degree in stats. This earns it the #48 spot on the list of the most popular master'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 | 3,901 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 456 |
| Graduate Certificate | 237 |
Earnings of Stats Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in stats is $85,100. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $76,872 to a high of $96,799.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for stats majors who have their master's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in stats. About 53.9% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,102 |
| Women | 1,799 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of stats master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 420 |
| Black or African American | 60 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 146 |
| White | 817 |
| International Students | 2,329 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 129 |
Most Popular Stats Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 165 colleges that offer a master’s degree in stats. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
The most popular school in the United States for stats students seekinga master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. Each year, around 30,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,450 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,496 per year. The stats program at Columbia University in the City of New York awarded 594 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 55% of this group were women, and 6% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Chicago is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The stats program at University of Chicago awarded 220 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 47% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
New York University is the 3rd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $53,770 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,982 per year. The stats program at New York University awarded 168 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 12% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 52% were women.
North Carolina State University comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in stats. 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 $9,095 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 118 people received their master's degree in stats from NC State. Of these students, 48% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. The stats program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 111 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 45% of this group were women, and 5% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
George Washington University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Each year, around 27,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $57,894 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $32,850 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 88 people received their master's degree in stats from GWU.
Rutgers University - New Brunswick is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,536 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,180 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 master's degrees were handed out to stats majors at Rutgers New Brunswick. About 45% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 87 people received their master's degree in stats from Texas A&M College Station. Of these students, 33% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Wisconsin - Madison comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master'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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. The stats program at University of Wisconsin - Madison awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 38% were women.
The 9th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - University Park. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The stats program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 72 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of North Texas comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in stats. Roughly 40,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,295 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,350 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 66 people received their master's degree in stats from UNT. Of these students, 44% were women and 30% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 12th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 55 people received their master's degree in stats from U-M. Of these students, 31% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 13th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Baruch College. Each year, around 19,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,930 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,090 per year. The stats program at Baruch College awarded 52 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 40% of this group were women, and 48% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Stanford University is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 master's degrees were handed out to stats majors at Stanford. Around 31% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees 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 2020-2021 academic year, 51 people received their master's degree in stats from Purdue. About 37% of this group were women, and 4% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Cornell University comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in stats. Each year, around 23,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. The stats program at Cornell University awarded 50 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 52% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Virginia - Main Campus comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in stats. Roughly 25,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,547 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,674 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 people received their master's degree in stats from University of Virginia. Of these students, 39% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
California State University - East Bay is the 18th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Roughly 16,200 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $5,742 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,176 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 48 people received their master's degree in stats from Cal State East Bay. About 50% of this group were women, and 42% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 19th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Georgetown University. Each year, around 19,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,784 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,672 per year. The stats program at Georgetown University awarded 47 master's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 62% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Boston University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree in stats. Each year, around 32,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $58,560 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,560 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 45 people received their master's degree in stats from Boston U. Of these students, 58% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to stats that offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 5,862 |
| Mathematics | 2,533 |
| 312 | |
| Other Statistics | 50 |
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.
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