2023 Most Popular Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Illinois
Finding the Best Statistics Master's Degree School for You
Statistics is the #39 most popular major in Illinois with 959 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.
The Most Popular Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Illinois ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Illinois to see which master's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Statistics program at each school on the list.
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
2023 Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois
Check out the stats master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Illinois.
Most Popular Illinois Schools for a Master's in Statistics
Our 2023 rankings named University of Chicago the most popular school in Illinois for statistics students working on their master’s degree. UChicago is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago.
About 47% of the students majoring in stats at the school are women while 53% are male.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public school with a fairly large student population.
About 45% of the students majoring in stats at the school are women while 55% are male.
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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Western Illinois University is a great place for statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Macomb, WIU is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
Women make up 45% of the stats majors at the school.
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The in-demand master’s degree programs at Loyola University Chicago helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular statistics schools in Illinois. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.
Of the 14 students majoring in stats at Loyola Chicago, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
Of the 13 students majoring in stats at Northwestern, 46% are male and 54% are female.
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University of Illinois at Chicago landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree statistics programs. UIC is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Chicago.
Women make up 50% of the stats majors at the school.
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Northern Illinois University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois list. NIU is a large public school located in the suburb of Dekalb.
Of the 6 students majoring in stats at NIU, 50% are male and 50% are female.
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DePaul University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Illinois ranking. Located in the city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit school with a very large student population.
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Request InformationBest Statistics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Michigan | 373 |
| Ohio | 212 |
| Indiana | 354 |
| Wisconsin | 232 |
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If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Majors Related to Stats
One of 4 majors within the area of study, statistics has other similar majors worth exploring.
Most Popular Majors Related to Stats
| 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 8 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).
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