2026 Best Applied Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
Applied Statistics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for applied statistics students.
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Featured Applied Statistics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
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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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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.
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Best Schools for Applied Statistics in the United States
See the highest-ranked applied statistics schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.
Top Schools in Applied Statistics
Our analysis ranked Dartmouth College the best school in the country for a degree in applied statistics. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Dartmouth College earn around $81,992 in the first couple years of their career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans.
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Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best applied statistics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 24 applied statistics degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $43,853 in the first couple years of their career. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best applied statistics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $63,515 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,491.
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A rank of #4 makes Baylor University one of the top schools for applied statistics. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Baylor University earn around $49,888 in the first couple years of their career. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans.
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Other Applied Statistics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.
- 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 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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