Master’s Degrees in Statistics
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Education Levels of Stats Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 3,268 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 | 3,268 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 524 |
| Graduate Certificate | 212 |
Earnings of Stats Majors With Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in stats is $85,976. 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 $77,758 to a high of $96,917.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a master's degree in stats is $30,548. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $57,339 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $26,501.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master's degrees in stats. About 56.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 1,850 |
| Women | 1,418 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of stats master’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 489 |
| Black or African American | 76 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 174 |
| White | 862 |
| International Students | 1,535 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 132 |
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 $61,989 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $52,016 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 594 people received their master's degree in stats from Columbia. About 51% of this group were women, and 9% 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 $61,179 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. About 45% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $55,384 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $37,332 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 168 people received their master's degree in stats from NYU. Around 22% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% 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 most recent year for which we have data, 118 people received their master's degree in stats from NC State. About 43% of this group were women, and 34% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $14,542 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,891 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 111 people received their master's degree in stats from UIUC. About 42% of this group were women, and 23% 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 $60,856 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $33,930 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 88 people received their master's degree in stats from GWU. About 38% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $12,900 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,696 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. About 37% of this group were women, and 30% 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 $8,815 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 40% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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. During the most recent year for which we have data, 72 people received their master's degree in stats from UW - Madison. About 32% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $19,286 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,466 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. Around 17% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 67% were women.
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 most recent year for which we have data, 66 people received their master's degree in stats from UNT. About 48% of this group were women, and 46% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
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 $17,454 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $25,894 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 55 people received their master's degree in stats from U-M. Around 4% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 45% were women.
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, 41% were women and 47% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $57,693 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,487 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 52 people received their master's degree in stats from Stanford. Around 40% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 37% 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 most recent year for which we have data, 51 people received their master's degree in stats from Purdue. About 35% of this group were women, and 10% 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 $62,456 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. Of these students, 54% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $18,059 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,382 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. Around 27% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.
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, 61% were women and 45% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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 $61,872 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $56,592 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 47 people received their master's degree in stats from Georgetown. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 44% were women.
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 $61,050 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $61,050 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 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 47% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| 2,810 | |
| 200 | |
| 132 |
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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.
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