by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the Plains States Region to determine which ones were the best for statistics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 128 master's degrees in statistics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The stats master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality stats program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:
The overall quality of a master's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To account for this we consider a college's overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking which itself looks at a host of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for statistics students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Statistics Master's Degree Schools in the Plains States Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for statistics students seeking a a master's degree.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in statistics has to take a look at Washington University in St Louis. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.More information about a master’s in statistics from Washington University in St Louis
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in statistics. UMN Twin Cities is a fairly large public university located in the city of Minneapolis.More information about a master’s in statistics from University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Iowa State University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in statistics. Iowa State is a very large public university located in the small city of Ames.More information about a master’s in statistics from Iowa State University
It is difficult to beat North Dakota State University - Main Campus if you wish to pursue a master's degree in statistics. Located in the midsize city of Fargo, North Dakota State University is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in statistics from North Dakota State University - Main Campus
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in statistics has to take a look at South Dakota State University. Located in the town of Brookings, South Dakota State is a public university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in statistics from South Dakota State University
Located in the large city of Lincoln, UNL is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in statistics from University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Located in the city of Manhattan, K -State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in statistics from Kansas State University
Located in the city of Iowa City, Iowa is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in statistics from University of Iowa
Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in statistics from University of Missouri - Columbia
Explore the best statistics schools for a specific state in the Plains States Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 193 | 30 |
| Minnesota | 174 | 27 |
| Iowa | 154 | 27 |
| Kansas | 149 | 6 |
| Nebraska | 123 | 8 |
| North Dakota | 115 | 6 |
| South Dakota | 89 | 24 |
Statistics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 121 |
| Other Statistics | 7 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 226 |
| Applied Mathematics | 189 |
| Applied Statistics | 33 |
| Other Statistics | 11 |
