Statistics & Probability Master’s Degrees
There are 16 schools in the United States where you can earn amaster’s degree in Statistics & Probability. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and8% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 84.8% of Statistics & Probability graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Statistics & Probability Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 458 people earned theirStatistics & Probability majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Statistics & Probability at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 261 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 171 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 26 |
Earnings of Statistics & Probability Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Statistics & Probability of $87,729 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
This number may vary for many reasons. For instance, you may move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money.
| 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)
We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for graduates with this degree.
Student Diversity
This degree is more popular with male students. About 59.6% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 102 |
| Women | 69 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Statistics & Probability graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 7.6% |
| Asian | 9 | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 | 0.6% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.6% |
| International Students | 145 | 84.8% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 84.8% of graduates are in this category.
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Most Popular Statistics & Probability Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 23 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Statistics & Probability. Learn more about the most popular below:
Purdue University-Main Campus tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 221 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 103 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 40 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 23 master's degrees in Statistics & Probability 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 Miami is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 14 master's degrees in Statistics & Probability in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Indiana University-Bloomington comes in at #6 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. During the most recent year for which we have data, 9 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
High Point University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. This school awarded 8 master's degrees in Statistics & Probability in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wayne State University is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 8 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. During the most recent year for which we have data, 7 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Nevada-Reno is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 7 master's degrees in Statistics & Probability in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Wake Forest University comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. During the most recent year for which we have data, 6 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 4 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Calvin University is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 3 master's degrees in Statistics & Probability in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Cruz is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 3 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Northwestern College comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. This school awarded 1 master's degrees in Statistics & Probability in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of the Incarnate Word is a popular choice for Statistics & Probability majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 1 people received their master's degree in Statistics & Probability from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Adrian College comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Albion College comes in at #18 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
George Mason University comes in at #19 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Statistics & Probability here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Missouri University of Science and Technology comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Statistics & Probability. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
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Related Majors
Below are some popular majors similar to Statistics & Probability that also offer master’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Statistics, General | 7,709 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | 871 |
| Statistics, Other | 565 |
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
More about our data sources and methodologies.