### SUMMARY

 Going to school for Statistics is not only a valuable choice, but naturally a necessary first step for pupils coveting to begin a career as a statistician, an actuarial analyst, or a cost estimator. In fact, statistics is fairly common coming in at the 90th most popular area of study. In the last year, there were 4,428 statistics graduates. In-state tuition for statistics at private universities is, on average, 4.5 times more costly than their public equivalents.

 There are 184 colleges which offer statistics. This number of universities is on par with other degrees offered in the United States. If you are hoping to surround yourself with other statistics undergrads, consider looking at institutions in California which have more undergrads admitted to statistics than any other state. Zooming out, the best region to pursue statistics is in the Great Lakes region with [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign), [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison), and [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) best representing the region. Interestingly, our pick for the best conference to major in statistics is the Big Ten Conference with [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign), [University of Wisconsin-Madison](/colleges/university-of-wisconsin-madison), and [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) representing the conference. From our extensive list of the [best colleges](/rankings/best-colleges), our choice for the best college for statistics is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university).

 The objectively 'best' school is not necessarily the best school for you. There are tons more factors to weigh when choosing college. External stuff such as campus amenities, transportation services, and food would modify one's feelings on where to go to university. At Authority, we examined the pros and cons for you. If, for example, you are intrigued by which statistics university has the top college campus, the answer is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). If you are very interested in which college boasts the best campus, then we have a whole page [dedicated to that](/rankings/best-college-campuses). We have carefully pored through professor reviews, government databases, student reviews, and more so we can compare every major in the United States in an unbiased and informative way. Here you can explore our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [best student life](/rankings/best-student-life)&nbspand from that list, our pick of the university with the best student life for statistics is [Cornell University](/colleges/cornell-university). Are you curious why? Keep reading to find out more about Authority's top recommendations. Some of our decisions will probably shock you.

 If expense is a primary deciding factor in your decisions, you might be cautious about [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york). [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspis our most expensive college for statistics, at least for out of state enrollment. That being said, we have a page for the [most expensive](/rankings/most-expensive-colleges)&nbspschools that might put the price tag of [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york)&nbspinto perspective. For more context, you may want to know that statistics is the 48th most expensive major in the United States, with an average cost of $49,300. On a broader scale, the most expensive state for statistics on our list is Rhode Island demonstrated by a tuition of $57,112 at the main school in Rhode Island Brown University. Even more broadly, the most expensive region for statistics is the New England region which is best demonstrated with [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with a cost of $57,640, [Williams College](/colleges/williams-college) with a cost of $56,970, and [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university) with a cost of $57,112.

 Our cheapest region for statistics is the Rocky Mountains region which is represented by [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo) with a cost of $5,790, [Utah State University](/colleges/utah-state-university) with a cost of $21,087, and [University of Wyoming](/colleges/university-of-wyoming) with a cost of $13,392. More optimistically, the most affordable school for statistics is [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh). Our comprehensive list of the most affordable schools can be explored [here](/rankings/most-affordable-colleges).

 In-state students can anticipate paying about $11,200 for a degree in statistics. The cost balloons substantially to an average of $27,800 for an out-of-state public-school undergraduate. Our pick for the college with the best value for statistics: [Duke University](/colleges/duke-university). On this page you can see our comprehensive list on the universities we believe to be the [best value](/rankings/best-value-colleges)&nbspin general. That being said, this discussion is based on out-of-state tuition costs. The value proposition changes when in-state tuition costs are considered, as such, we are using out-of-state tuition as the baseline.

 Earnings for statistics students can vary, but two years after graduation students will regularly make around $56,000. While there can be much variation in earnings; top positions can make up to $99,700. Right out of university, the lowest end positions within the statistics field make $30,900, which isn't that bad. The top earning grads for statistics graduated from [Duke University](/colleges/duke-university)&nbspand if you want to find the schools with all of the [highest earning graduates](/rankings/highest-earning-graduates), we have that too.

 The prevailing diversity of statistics ranks pretty high, ranking within the 86th percentile of all majors. The university with the highest composite diversity for statistics is [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university)&nbspand here you can find our comprehensive list for the colleges with the [most diversity](/rankings/most-diverse-colleges). The overall financial diversity of Statistics only is in the 47th percentile of all majors. Racial diversity is actually above financial diversity, ranking in the 81st percentile. Students who are not latino, asian, white, or black make up the largest share, 46%, of those majoring in statistics. Additionally, 57% of undergrads pursuing a statistics major are men.

 The median score of statistics professors is 3.8 stars, a score which is 5% worse than the average score for every major; this is a subpar score. If you are searching for the most popular statistics professor nationally, consider looking up We have insufficient professors data for statistics to make the conclusions we normally would have made in this sentence. As we consider data other than just rankings we find that the university possessing the overall best professors for statistics is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). One can find more detail on our evolving ranking methodology of the [best overall professors here](/rankings/best-professors), along with many of the finest examples of instructors nationwide.

 Finally, the hardest school to get into for statistics is [Harvard University](/colleges/harvard-university). While we are unsure why you would be interested, we have a general page of the [hardest colleges to get into](/rankings/hardest-colleges-to-get-into). That being said, we do hope you understand that approaching the education process from context primarily built on superlatives can cause problems. We at Authority encourage you to explore our other pages on individual universities and explore some of our helpful background articles on beneficial things to look out for as your college search develops.



 ### POPULARITY

 Statistics is the 90th most popular degree in America, with 4,428 students receiving their bachelors degree last year. It just beat out #91 [Organizational Leadership](/rankings/best-colleges-for-organizational-leadership), and narrowly lost to #89 [Air Transportation](/rankings/best-colleges-for-air-transportation).

 The degree is offered at a total of 184 colleges across the nation, and is the 110th most widely offered degree. Given that statistics is offered at 37% of the Top 100 [Best Colleges](/rankings/best-colleges) in America, you can be sure this is a critical degree and the skillsets acquired are likely to last for a long time.

 It is also worth noting that 68% of colleges offering statistics are public making it a quite accessible field.

 The great lakes produces the most statistics graduates, largely led by [University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign](/colleges/university-of-illinois-at-urbana-champaign), while it’s the Big Ten Conference that leads conference totals. As far as states, California ranks highest, with particular help from [University of California-Berkeley](/colleges/university-of-california-berkeley) and [University of California-Davis](/colleges/university-of-california-davis).

 All that being said, no individual school produces more statistics graduates than [The University of Alabama](/colleges/the-university-of-alabama), which graduated 315 students last year alone. Although size is critical, another important factor to consider is the program’s density (the percent of all students that study statistics). More students studied statistics as a percentage of total students at [Carnegie Mellon University](/colleges/carnegie-mellon-university) than any other college.



 ### COST

 Statistics is the 48th most expensive degree in America, with a median cost of $49,265 amongst the top 50 programs (just ahead of #49, [Linguistics](rankings/best-colleges-for-linguistics), with a median cost of $49,207).

 New England has the most expensive schools with top 50 statistics programs predominantly led by [Amherst College](/colleges/amherst-college) with an annual cost of $57,640. Rhode Island is the most expensive state for statistics led by [Brown University](/colleges/brown-university).

 Public schools with good programs typically charge 77.84% less than private schools for in-state students. When looking at out-of-state tuition however, the median top 50 Public school charges 45.19% less than your average private school. So, if you're hoping to attend a state school, make sure you qualify for in-state tuition as soon as possible.

 The most high-priced option in the top 25 is [Columbia University in the City of New York](/colleges/columbia-university-in-the-city-of-new-york), which is the 3rd most expensive college in the US. The most affordable option in the top 100 is [Brigham Young University-Provo](/colleges/brigham-young-university-provo). It costs just $5,790 per year, and it's its statistics program is ranked #31. If you’re looking for a higher ranked, but still affordable option, [North Carolina State University at Raleigh](/colleges/north-carolina-state-university-at-raleigh)  is probably for you, ranked #18 with an in-state cost of just $6,535. Another more affordable option would be #14, [Purdue University-Main Campus](/colleges/purdue-university-main-campus) in Tippecanoe County, IN with a cost of $9,208 for in-state students and $28,010 for out-of-state students.



### SALARY

 Going to college is a massive investment for most. It's important to have confidence you are equipped to gain financially from your investment. We hope the following career and earnings statistics help you make an informed decision when picking your focus.

 Just after school, Statistics graduates bring in $63,346 per year on average, which is the 36th most of any focus. Further into their professional lives, they can take in as much as $99,673 per annum down to $30,948, but average around $56,031. Just so you know, that is 45% more than the United States average.

 The most common job placement for a Statistics graduate is Software Engineer, which usually make roughly $65,000; next are Analyst and Data Engineer, which normally make roughly $54,000 and $74,000 respectively.

 The Mid East has the most well paid Statistics graduates. MA has the most well paid Statistics graduates of any state. The highest grossing conference for Statistics graduates is Ivy League.



### PROFESSORS

 Fast Facts for Statistics: Median Professor Rating: 3.8 / 5, which is below average.

 Instructors oftentimes have a monumental influence your college experience, no matter what you major in. An amazing teacher might help a student find their passion and set one up for future success. On the other hand, a bad experience with a professor can disenchant you from an entire field or even worse... flunk you!

 Statistics professors have a median student rating of 3.8 out of 5, putting these professors in the lower 18% in America based on student satisfaction. For context that's 5% lower than the national median professor rating for all subjects. Professors of Statistics slightly surpassed those from ["Microbiological Sciences and Immunology"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-microbiological-sciences-and-immunology), whereas ["African Studies"](/rankings/best-colleges-for-african-studies)&nbspprofessors ranked one slot above Statistics.

 Now for some statistics about Statistics professors. Colleges located in midsize citys tend to have the best Statistics professors. The New Jersey Athletic Conference has the highest rated Statistics professors. The Rocky Mountains region has the highest rated Statistics professors. Public colleges tend to have higher rated Statistics professors than private colleges. Finally, New Jersey has the highest rated Statistics professors in the United States.

 

### STUDENTS

 College can be an incredibly influential adventure in one's life; it is a chance for individual growth and development. Pupils start to find out what they are capable of and forge many of the needed skills to become a thriving member of society. But growth is not purely found in a classroom - the campus dialogue, the funny story learned from a tenured professor, the exposure to a different background. As such, finding a diverse college tremendously enhances what you gain from your time spent in university.

 Statistics is a pretty ethnically diverse major. It has the 7th highest share of students of other races\*\*. 46% of America's Statistics majors are students of other races\*\*, followed by white students (30%), asian students (18%), and latino students (5%). The most racially diverse college\* in the top 100 is [Arizona State University-Polytechnic](/colleges/arizona-state-university-polytechnic) located in Mesa, AZ.

 Additionally, Statistics slightly skews male, with 43% of majors identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is [Butler University](/colleges/butler-university) in Indianapolis, IN.

 Another significant type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Statistics ranks close to average for income diversity (53rd percentile). 31% of its majors come from homes who take home more than $110,000 a year, 16% are from households with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 23% grew up in homes that bring in below $30,000 a year. [University of North Florida](/colleges/university-of-north-florida) is the most fiscally diverse institution in the top 100.

 Considering each type of diversity, overall AZ is the most diverse state for Statistics. The New England is the most diverse region, and the Conference USA is the most diverse conference.

   \* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on [Simpson's Diversity Index](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diversity_index)   
  \*\* other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

  #### Diversity Statistics

  ##### Racial Diversity

 * Asian: 18%
* Black: 1%
* Latino: 5%
* White: 30%
* Other: 46%
  ##### Gender Diversity

 * Male: 57%
* Female: 43%
  ##### Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

 * Under 30k: 23%
* 30k - 48k: 15%
* 48k - 75k: 16%
* 75k - 110k: 16%
* Over 110k: 31%
  ##### Geographic Diversity

 * In State: 67%
* Out of State: 26%
* International: 7%


2023 Statistics Cost

There are about 16,801 students enrolled in Statistics in the USA.

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