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, and more. We've also included details on how Columbia ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in stats.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for stats majors, Columbia came in at #7. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in New York.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Columbia University in the City of New York handed out 33 bachelor's degrees in statistics. This is a decrease of 3% over the previous year when 34 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 594 students received their master’s degree in stats from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for stats master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 7 students received their doctoral degrees in stats in 2021, making the school the #21 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Stats majors graduating with a master's degree from Columbia make a median salary of $92,259 a year. This is a better than average outcome since the median salary for all stats graduates with a master's is $85,100.
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Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the stats majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Of the 33 stats students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from Columbia, about 61% were men and 39% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a bachelor's in stats.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 1 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 594 stats majors earned their master's degree from Columbia. Of these graduates, 45% were men and 55% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in stats.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 32 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 27 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 518 |
| Other Races | 13 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 94 |
| Mathematics | 92 |
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