by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 205 U.S. colleges awarded 8,128 degrees and certificates in Statistics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 57% of graduates. College Factual ranks 105 schools in its 2027 Best Statistics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $70,983 one year after completing, rising to $104,178 after four years.
Studying Statistics covers Statistics, General. A General Program That Focuses On The Relationships Between Groups Of Measurements, And Similarities And Differences, Using Probability Theory And Techniques Derived From It. Includes Instruction In The Principles In Probability Theory, Binomial Distribution, Regression Analysis, Standard Deviation, Stochastic Processes, Monte Carlo Method, Bayesian Statistics, Non-Parametric Statistics, Sampling Theory, And Statistical Techniques.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., statistics draws strong interest, with 8,128 degrees awarded annually. 205 colleges award statistics degrees, an average of 40 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 471.
By level, the 8,128 awards include 4,619 bachelor’s degrees, 2,989 master’s degrees and 494 doctorates.
Women earned 40% of statistics degrees and certificates in the latest year (3,250 of 8,128). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (2,280) and Asian (1,631), and international students earned 3,093.
College Factual ranks 105 schools in its 2027 Best Statistics Schools ranking, including 74 for bachelor’s degrees, 64 for master’s degrees and 20 for doctorates. It also ranks statistics schools within 32 states. In all, 205 colleges offer statistics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Statistics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common statistics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 4,619 of the 8,128 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to statistics call most for Reading Comprehension, Critical Thinking and Active Listening, and for knowledge of English Language, Mathematics and Computers and Electronics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Expression and Oral Comprehension.
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How long a statistics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 4,619 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 2,989 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 494 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to statistics, at 55.8%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 55.8% |
| Master’s degree | 22.0% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.7% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 4.1% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 3.0% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.8% |
| Some college courses | 2.5% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.4% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.5% |
| First professional degree | 1.1% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.1% |
Source: O*NET Online.
11 occupations are related to Statistics, with an average median salary of $112,966; the strongest outlook belongs to Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Clinical Data Coordinator, Data Modeler and Data Specialist.
The occupation related to statistics with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Statisticians | 307,132 | 6.6% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Actuaries | 216,689 | -3.6% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary | 96,977 | 14.0% |
Statistics graduates earn a median $70,983 one year after completing their program, $104,178 after four years and $106,427 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $70,983 |
| 4 years | $104,178 |
| 5 years | $106,427 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to statistics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Statisticians | $130,349 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
Statistics has 3 similar majors in the Mathematics & Statistics field, which together award 2,046 degrees a year; the largest are Mathematics and Statistics (980), Statistics, Other (571) and Mathematical Statistics and Probability (495). Browse all Mathematics & Statistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics and Statistics | 980 |
| Statistics, Other | 571 |
| Mathematical Statistics and Probability | 495 |
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