Statistics at Stanford University
Every statistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the stats program at Stanford University stacks up to those at other schools.Stanford is located in Stanford, California and has a total student population of 15,953.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Statistics section at the bottom of this page.
Stanford Statistics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Stats
Stanford Statistics Rankings
There were 8 students who received their doctoral degrees in stats, making the school the #17 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Stats Student Demographics at Stanford
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the stats majors at Stanford University.
Stanford Statistics Master’s Program
In the stats master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 30% of degree recipients. That is 3% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in stats.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 24 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Concentrations Within Statistics
Statistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Stanford University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 60 |
Related Majors
Careers That Stats Grads May Go Into
A degree in stats can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for CA, the home state for Stanford University.
| Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
| Statisticians | 5,650 | $99,860 |
| Mathematical Science Professors | 5,160 | $127,480 |
| Actuaries | 1,410 | $120,680 |
| Survey Researchers | 780 | $75,150 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities 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 racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Pere Joan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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