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2023 Most Popular Statistics Master's Degree Schools in California

19 Colleges
$86,807 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Statistics Master's Degree School for You

With 1,509 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, statistics is the #71 most popular major in California.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Statistics Master's Degree Schools in California ranking. This report analyzed 19 schools in California to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Statistics program at each school on the list.

Check out the stats master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in California.

#1

Stanford University

Stanford, CA

Our 2023 rankings named Stanford University the most popular school in California for statistics students working on their master’s degree. Stanford is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Stanford.

Women make up 35% of the stats majors at the school.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at California State University - East Bay helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular statistics schools in California. Cal State East Bay is a large public school located in the large suburb of Hayward.

Of the 48 students majoring in stats at Cal State East Bay, 50% are male and 50% are female.

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The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of California - Berkeley helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular statistics schools in California. Located in the midsize city of Berkeley, UC Berkeley is a public school with a very large student population.

About 44% of the students majoring in stats at the school are women while 56% are male.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of California - Los Angeles is a great place for statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 37% of the stats majors at the school.

Full Statistics at University of California - Los Angeles Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of California - Davis. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the small suburb of Davis, UC Davis is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 31% of the stats majors at the school.

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California State University - Long Beach did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for statistics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Long Beach, CSULB is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 21% of the students majoring in stats at the school are women while 79% are male.

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California State University - Fullerton ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the suburb of Fullerton, Cal State Fullerton is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 25 students majoring in stats at Cal State Fullerton, 68% are male and 32% are female.

Full Statistics at California State University - Fullerton Report

#7

National University

La Jolla, CA

National University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in California ranking. National University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of La Jolla.

About 36% of the students majoring in stats at the school are women while 64% are male.

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#9

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA

With a ranking of #9, San Diego State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for statistics students working on their master’s degree. SDSU is a very large public school located in the city of San Diego.

Women make up 61% of the stats majors at the school.

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University of California - Irvine ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in California list. Located in the large city of Irvine, UC Irvine is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 63% of the stats majors at the school.

Full Statistics at University of California - Irvine Report

Best Statistics Colleges in the Far Western US Region

Explore all the Most Popular Statistics Schools in the Far Western US Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Washington 117
Oregon 61
Nevada 6
Alaska 3

One of 4 majors within the area of study, statistics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 19 schools only.

  • 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to QWFP.

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