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2023 Best Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

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Finding the Best Statistics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, statistics was ranked #54 in the country. In fact 4,594 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 7 schools in the Plains States Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. The factors used to develop this ranking include those related to how in-demand the school is, the overall quality of the school, and post-graduation wages, and more.

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2023 Best Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region

Check out the stats doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Plains States Region Schools for a Doctorate in Statistics

Our 2023 rankings named University of Nebraska - Lincoln the best school in the Plains States Region for statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Read full report on Statistics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

The excellent doctor’s degree programs at Iowa State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best statistics schools in the Plains States Region . Iowa State is a very large public school located in the city of Ames.

Full Statistics at Iowa State University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means North Dakota State University - Main Campus is a great place for statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Statistics at North Dakota State University - Main Campus Report

#4

University of Iowa

Iowa City, IA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Iowa is a great place for statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the small city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Statistics at University of Iowa Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list. Located in the large city of Minneapolis, UMN Twin Cities is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Statistics at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Report

#6

Kansas State University

Manhattan, KS

With a ranking of #6, Kansas State University did quite well on this year’s best schools for statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. K -State is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Manhattan.

Full Statistics at Kansas State University Report

University of Missouri - Columbia came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Plains States Region ranking. Mizzou is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia.

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Best Statistics Colleges by State

Explore the best statistics colleges for a specific state in the Plains States region.

State Degrees Awarded
Missouri 43
Minnesota 33
Iowa 45
Kansas 20
Nebraska 12
North Dakota 24
South Dakota 30

Statistics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 7 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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