Master’s Degrees in Statistics
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 |
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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 Master’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a master's degree in stats is $90,760. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. 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
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for stats students who are master's degree holders.
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 |
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Men | 2,120 |
Women | 1,583 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of stats master’s degree students is as follows:
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
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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. About 54% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Columbia University in the City of New York stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Chicago. 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. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 29% were women. Data shows that UChicago graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is New York University. 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. Around 19% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. New York University stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
North Carolina State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Around 25% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 51% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at North Carolina State University make a median salary of 90,760.
The 5th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 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. About 41% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign make a median salary of 90,760.
The 6th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is George Washington University. 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. Of these students, 19% were women and 2% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that GWU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
The 7th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Rutgers University - New Brunswick. 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. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Rutgers New Brunswick graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
The 7th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. 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. Of these students, 27% were women and 28% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Texas A&M College Station graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Of these students, 41% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at University of Wisconsin - Madison make a median salary of 90,760.
The 9th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. 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. Of these students, 50% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus make a median salary of 90,760.
University of North Texas is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Of these students, 41% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UNT graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
The 12th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. 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. Around 3% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 34% were women. Data shows that U-M graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
Baruch College comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in stats. 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. Around 45% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 48% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at Baruch College make 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 Stanford University. 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. About 35% of this group were women, and 30% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Stanford graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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 48% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Purdue graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
Cornell University is the 16th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. About 55% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Cornell University stats graduates who receive their master's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $90,760.
University of Virginia - Main Campus is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a master's degree 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. Of these students, 45% were women and 31% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at University of Virginia - Main Campus make a median salary of 90,760.
The 18th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is California State University - East Bay. 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. Around 61% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 39% were women. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at California State University - East Bay make a median salary of 90,760.
Georgetown University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in stats. 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. Around 33% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that Georgetown graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $90,760.
The 20th most popular school in the country for stats majors who are seeking their master's degree is Boston University. 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. About 51% of this group were women, and 3% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their master's degree in stats at Boston University make a median salary of 90,760.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors that are similar to stats that offer master’s degrees.
Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Applied Mathematics | 6,541 |
Mathematics | 2,572 |
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Other Statistics | 50 |
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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