Doctor’s Degrees in Statistics
Education Levels of Stats Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 558 people earned their doctor's degree in stats. This makes it the 52nd most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in stats at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,318 |
| Master’s Degree | 3,703 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 558 |
| Basic Certificate | 203 |
| Graduate Certificate | 160 |
| Associate Degree | 2 |
Earnings of Stats Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
We are unable to calculate the median earnings for stats majors with their doctor's degree due to lack of data.
Student Debt
The data on debt ranges for stats majors who have their doctor's degree is not available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in stats. About 64.3% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 359 |
| Women | 199 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of stats doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 27 |
| Black or African American | 6 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 95 |
| International Students | 408 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 15 |
Most Popular Stats Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 84 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in stats. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 36,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in stats from NC State. Of these students, 48% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Roughly 43,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Florida State.
Texas A&M University - College Station is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Each year, around 70,400 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 17 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Texas A&M College Station. About 50% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 4th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Roughly 44,600 attend the school each year. 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, 16 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UW - Madison.
The 5th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Roughly 0 attend the school each year. 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, 13 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 39% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Iowa State University is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Each year, around 31,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,982 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,996 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Iowa State.
University of Connecticut comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 27,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,332 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $18,834 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UCONN. Of these students, 20% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 47,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 12 people received their doctor's degree in stats from U-M. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 50% were women.
University of California - Davis is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Each year, around 39,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UC Davis.
The 9th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Each year, around 52,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UIUC. Of these students, 30% were women and 10% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Roughly 44,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UCLA. About 22% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 9th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Each year, around 13,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 11 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Carnegie Mellon.
The 13th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is The University of Texas at Dallas. Roughly 28,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,564 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,088 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UT Dallas.
The 13th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Each year, around 30,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UNC Chapel Hill. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 22% were women.
The 15th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Ohio State University - Main Campus. Roughly 61,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Ohio State.
Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 46,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 9 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Purdue.
University of Kentucky comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,849 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,967 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UK.
The 17th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Each year, around 15,900 students seeking various degrees attend the university. 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, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Stanford.
Virginia Tech comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in stats. Each year, around 37,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $12,698 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,234 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from Virginia Tech. About 83% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Berkeley is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in stats. Roughly 42,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their doctor's degree in stats from UC Berkeley. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to stats that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 1,175 |
| Applied Mathematics | 340 |
| Other Statistics | 23 |
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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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- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Bureau of Labor Statistics
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