Compare 51 Statistics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $72,086. Top programs: $142,883+.
The highest-earning Statistics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $67K earnings gap across 51 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Carnegie Mellon University's Statistics program leads with graduates earning $142,883, followed by University of Pennsylvania at $129,732 and Harvard at $128,716. Against an average of $72,086 across all programs, these top performers demonstrate the massive variation within the field—outcomes that track program excellence, not general school reputation.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. Harvard graduates borrow $14,000 and face just a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. For families, Brigham Young University leads with a 4.6% family burden, proving that the best choice depends on who's paying.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Carnegie Mellon UniversityPrivate | $142,883 | 169 | $21,750 | Excellent | $37,130 | Excellent |
| #2 | University Of PennsylvaniaPrivate | $129,732 | 85 | $15,715 | Excellent | $33,124 | Excellent |
| #3 | Harvard UniversityPrivate | $128,716 | 75 | $14,000 | Excellent | $28,000 | Excellent |
| #4 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $113,854 | 46 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Excellent |
| #5 | $102,151 | 233 | $13,000 | Excellent | $28,508 | Excellent | |
| #6 | $98,758 | 72 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #7 | $90,328 | 195 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #8 | Brigham Young UniversityPrivate | $89,001 | 144 | $11,069 | Excellent | $9,699 | Excellent |
| #9 | $84,760 | 335 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $83,452 | 40 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $82,965 | 37 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $82,531 | 41 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #13 | $81,993 | 71 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $81,375 | 211 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Good | |
| #15 | $80,650 | 197 | $13,000 | Excellent | $25,733 | Good | |
| #16 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $79,450 | 27 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Manageable |
| #17 | $78,209 | 132 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $77,720 | 239 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #19 | $76,759 | 43 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #20 | $75,808 | 17 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Good | |
| #21 | $75,555 | 59 | $20,121 | Excellent | $23,000 | Manageable | |
| #22 | University Of IowaPublic | $75,095 | 62 | $22,500 | Excellent | $27,975 | Manageable |
| #23 | $74,610 | 13 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #24 | University Of FloridaPublic | $74,408 | 59 | $15,000 | Excellent | $18,837 | Good |
| #25 | $70,804 | 94 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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