Master’s Degrees in Statistics
Featured Statistics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Featured Statistics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Education Levels of Stats Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,703 people 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 | 3,703 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 558 |
| Graduate Certificate | 160 |
Earnings of Stats Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in stats is $90,760. 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 $86,605 to a high of $104,485.
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 57.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,120 |
| Women | 1,583 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of stats master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 404 |
| Black or African American | 74 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 172 |
| White | 821 |
| International Students | 2,112 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 120 |
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 $64,526 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $53,576 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 594 people received their master's degree in stats from Columbia. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 54% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at Columbia University in the City of New York make a median salary of 90,760.
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 $63,801 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $65,145 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 220 people received their master's degree in stats from UChicago. Of these students, 29% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Chicago stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in stats from NYU. Of these students, 48% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at New York University make a median salary of 90,760.
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 $9,459 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in stats from NC State. Of these students, 51% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NC State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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 $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in stats from UIUC. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 41% were women. Data shows that UIUC graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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 $64,508 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $35,100 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in stats from GWU. About 19% of this group were women, and 2% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. George Washington University stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $13,674 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,824 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 87 people received their master's degree in stats from Rutgers New Brunswick. Of these students, 33% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Rutgers University - New Brunswick stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $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, 87 people received their master's degree in stats from Texas A&M College Station. About 27% of this group were women, and 28% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Texas A&M University - College Station stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in stats from UW - Madison. About 41% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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, 72 people received their master's degree in stats from Penn State University Park. About 50% of this group were women, and 25% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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 $8,319 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $7,160 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in stats from UNT. About 41% of this group were women, and 26% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of North Texas stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $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, 55 people received their master's degree in stats from U-M. Of these students, 34% were women and 3% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Michigan - Ann Arbor stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in stats from Baruch. Of these students, 48% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Baruch graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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 $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, 52 people received their master's degree in stats from Stanford. Around 30% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 35% were women. Stanford University stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in stats from Purdue. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Purdue University - Main Campus stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $65,204 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $29,500 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 50 people received their master's degree in stats from Cornell. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 55% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at Cornell University make a median salary of 90,760.
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 $18,823 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,118 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 49 people received their master's degree in stats from University of Virginia. About 45% of this group were women, and 31% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that University of Virginia graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 48 people received their master's degree in stats from Cal State East Bay. Of these students, 39% were women and 61% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Cal State East Bay graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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 $64,896 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $58,848 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in stats from Georgetown. Of these students, 33% were women and 33% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Georgetown University stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
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 $63,798 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $63,798 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 45 people received their master's degree in stats from Boston U. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Data shows that Boston U graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
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*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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