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2027 Best Value Applied Statistics Master’s Degree Schools

11 Colleges in the United States
$23,188 Avg Student Debt
$74,009 Avg Median Earnings (10yr)
2027 Best Value Applied Statistics Master's Degree Badge [Applied Statistics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-statistics/) degree programs vary widely in price and payoff across the country. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied statistics education at a price that pays off.

College Factual analyzed 11 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best value applied statistics schools.

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2027 Best Value Applied Statistics Schools in the United States

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied statistics, balancing cost against outcomes.

Best Value Applied Statistics Schools

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Leading the list is University Of Michigan Ann Arbor, our #1 best value for applied statistics in the United States. Located in the city of Ann Arbor, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Applied Statistics graduates carry a median of $19,137 in student loans. Early-career applied statistics graduates make about $66,254. Set against $19,137 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor admits about 16% of applicants.

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Michigan Technological University came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best value applied statistics schools. Set in the town of Houghton, Michigan Technological University is a moderately-sized public institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $25,800 to complete the applied statistics program here. Applied Statistics graduates of Michigan Technological University earn a median of $64,652 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $25,800 median debt. The acceptance rate is 92%.

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University Of Delaware is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied statistics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. In-state tuition and fees average $16,810, with out-of-state students paying around $41,400. Students borrow a median of $24,861 to complete the applied statistics program here. Soon after graduation, applied statistics degree recipients from University Of Delaware generally make around $54,155. Set against $24,861 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 71% of applicants are accepted.

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A rank of #4 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the best values for applied statistics. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Applied Statistics graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied statistics degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University generally make around $84,850. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 6% of applicants are accepted.

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University Of Kansas
Lawrence, KS

University Of Kansas came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best value applied statistics schools. University Of Kansas is a very large public school located in the city of Lawrence. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,102, while out-of-state students pay about $30,432. Typical student debt for applied statistics graduates is $23,608. Applied Statistics graduates of University Of Kansas earn a median of $56,289 early in their careers. Set against $23,608 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 94% of applicants are accepted.

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Colorado State University Fort Collins ranked #6 on our 2027 list of the best value applied statistics schools. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a very large public school located in the city of Fort Collins. Students from in state pay about $13,373 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $35,061. Students borrow a median of $22,843 to complete the applied statistics program here. Early-career applied statistics graduates make about $51,693. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 88% of applicants are accepted.

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Arizona State University Skysong placed #7 among the best values for applied statistics. Arizona State University Skysong is a very large public school located in the city of Scottsdale. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,627, while out-of-state students pay about $13,925. Students borrow a median of $22,870 to complete the applied statistics program here. Applied Statistics graduates of Arizona State University Skysong earn a median of $55,394 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $22,870 median debt. Arizona State University Skysong admits about 67% of applicants.

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best value applied statistics schools. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. Typical student debt for applied statistics graduates is $23,393. Soon after graduation, applied statistics degree recipients from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University generally make around $60,004. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Roughly 55% of applicants are accepted.

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Bowling Green State University Main Campus came in at #9 for value in applied statistics this year. Bowling Green State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of Bowling Green. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,912, with out-of-state students paying around $21,900. Students borrow a median of $25,449 to complete the applied statistics program here. Applied Statistics graduates of Bowling Green State University Main Campus earn a median of $45,196 early in their careers. Set against $25,449 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Bowling Green State University Main Campus admits about 81% of applicants.

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Rochester Institute Of Technology earned the #10 position for value in applied statistics this year. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $59,210 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $27,491 to complete the applied statistics program here. Early-career applied statistics graduates make about $63,515. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 67%.

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best value applied statistics schools. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. Typical student debt for applied statistics graduates is $26,184. Soon after graduation, applied statistics degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $72,601. That is a strong return on a $26,184 median debt. The acceptance rate is 27%.

Other Applied Statistics Degree Levels

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 11 schools evaluated.

*Averages shown above reflect the top 11 ranked schools only.

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