Statistics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Statistics is offered at 258 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Statistics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and20% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 62.6% of Statistics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Statistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 9,603 people earned theirStatistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Statistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 5,130 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 3,974 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 486 |
Earnings of Statistics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The U.S. Department of Education reports a median salary for graduates with amaster’s degree in Statistics of $87,729 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,565 |
| 4 years | $87,729 |
| 5 years | $105,293 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
The data on debt ranges for Statistics majors who have their master’s degree is not currently available.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Statistics. About 58.5% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 2,081 |
| Women | 1,479 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Statistics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 629 | 17.7% |
| Asian | 340 | 9.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 179 | 5.0% |
| Black or African American | 82 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 45 | 1.3% |
| Race Unknown | 56 | 1.6% |
| International Students | 2,228 | 62.6% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 62.6% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Statistics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 285 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Statistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
The most popular school in the United States for Statistics students seeking a master's degree is Columbia University in the City of New York. During the most recent year for which we have data, 504 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 455 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #3 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 420 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 405 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Los Angeles is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 360 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. This school awarded 287 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 273 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #8 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 203 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 188 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Virginia-Main Campus is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 178 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 173 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. This school awarded 166 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 164 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Emory University is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 160 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
North Carolina State University at Raleigh comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 150 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Texas A&M University-College Station is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 143 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Brigham Young University is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 138 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University is a popular choice for Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 135 master's degrees in Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 133 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Florida comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 129 people received their master's degree in Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Statistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Statistics, General | 7,709 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 871 |
| Statistics, Other | 565 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 458 |
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Statistics that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25,518 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11,002 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 575 |
| Applied Statistics | 572 |
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | — |
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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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