by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. Also, learn how Northwestern ranks among other schools offering degrees in stats.
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Northwestern is in the top 10% of the country for stats. More specifically it was ranked #10 out of 132 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 48 bachelor's degrees in statistics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 61 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 13 students received their master’s degree in stats from Northwestern. This makes it the #75 most popular school for stats master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 5 students received their doctoral degrees in stats in 2021, making the school the #37 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Stats majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $59,892 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $49,491 for all stats bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at Northwestern, stats students borrow a median amount of $14,000 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all stats bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $21,000.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the stats majors at Northwestern University.
Of the 48 stats students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Northwestern, about 63% were men and 38% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in stats.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 10 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Of the 13 students who earned a master's degree in Statistics from Northwestern in 2020-2021, 46% were men and 54% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in stats.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 0 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 70 |
| Mathematics | 65 |
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