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2024 Best Statistics Schools in Massachusetts

4 Colleges in Massachusetts
200 Stats Degrees Awarded
Statistics is of the hottest degree programs in the United States, coming in as the #101 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 2024, College Factual analyzed 4 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Statistics Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 200 degrees in statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Statistics School

Best Statistics Schools in Massachusetts The stats program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Statistics rankings. For our Best Overall Statistics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Statistics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Stats
Master's Degrees in Stats
Doctor's Degrees in Stats

The stats school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Statistics Schools in Massachusetts. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Statistics in Massachusetts

The schools below may not offer all types of stats degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top Massachusetts Schools in Stats

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MA
73 Stats Degrees Awarded

Harvard University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in statistics. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.

There were about 73 statistics students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year.

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In MA
43.5% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Amherst College if you wish to pursue a degree in statistics. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 9th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were roughly 23 statistics students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in statistics from Amherst College

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
4th Most Popular In MA
66.7% Growth in Graduates

Every student who is interested in statistics has to look into Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Located in the city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.

There were about 18 statistics students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent data year.

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Boston University
Boston, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MA
49 Stats Degrees Awarded

Boston University is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in statistics. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were about 49 statistics students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In MA

Williams College is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in statistics. Williams is a small private not-for-profit college located in the fringe town of Williamstown. This college ranks 10th out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.

There were approximately 14 statistics students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent data year.

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Best Statistics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Statistics Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 538 207
Rhode Island 436 7
Maine 396 2
New Hampshire 395 0
Vermont 352 22

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

Majors Similar to Stats

Related Major Annual Graduates
Other Statistics 32
Mathematics & Statistics 2

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