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2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Statistics in Illinois

8 Colleges in Illinois

326 Master's Degrees

Statistics is of the hottest master's degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #52 most popular major in the country. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 8 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Statistics in Illinois ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 326 master's degrees in statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Statistics School for Your Master's Degree

The stats master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Statistics in Illinois ranking is to help you make that choice.

While being high in popularity does not always mean a school has a quality statistics program, it is a sign that a large number of students choose the school. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

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This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for statistics.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Statistics in Illinois

Explore the most popular colleges and universities for statistics students seeking a a master's degree.

Most Well Attended Schools for Stats Students Working on Their Master's

University of Chicago
Chicago, IL

180 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

University of Chicago is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in statistics. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were approximately 180 statistics individuals who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL

94 Annual Master's Degrees

#3 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in statistics needs to take a look at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Located in the small city of Champaign, UIUC is a public university with a fairly large student population. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #3 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were roughly 94 statistics individuals who graduated with this degree at UIUC in the most recent data year.

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Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL

14 Annual Master's Degrees

#5 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

Loyola University Chicago is a popular choice for students pursuing a master's degree in statistics. Located in the city of Chicago, Loyola Chicago is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #5 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were roughly 14 statistics individuals who graduated with this degree at Loyola Chicago in the most recent year we have data available.

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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, IL

13 Annual Master's Degrees

#4 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

You'll be surrounded by many like-minded peers at University of Illinois at Chicago if you want to pursue a master's degree in statistics. UIC is a very large public university located in the city of Chicago. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #4 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were about 13 statistics individuals who graduated with this degree at UIC in the most recent year we have data available.

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Northwestern University
Evanston, IL

11 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Best Quality In IL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #2 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were approximately 11 statistics individuals who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available.

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Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#7 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

WIU is a medium-sized public university located in the town of Macomb. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #7 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were roughly 7 statistics individuals who graduated with this degree at WIU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Northern Illinois University
Dekalb, IL

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#6 Best Quality In IL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

NIU is a large public university located in the small suburb of Dekalb. You also may be intersted to know that the school ranks #6 in quality for master's degrees in statistics in Illinois.

There were roughly 7 statistics students who graduated with this degree at NIU in the most recent data year.

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DePaul University
Chicago, IL

Located in the large city of Chicago, DePaul is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in statistics from DePaul University

Best Statistics Colleges in the Great Lakes Region

Explore all the Most Popular Statistics Colleges in the Great Lakes Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Michigan	470	151
Ohio	466	105
Indiana	352	62
Wisconsin	302	51

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One of 3 majors within the Statistics area of study, Statistics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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Notes and References

The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
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 the rest 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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