Compare 18 Statistics. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $68,828.
With top graduates earning $98,758, Statistics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $30K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige across the Midwest's 18 ranked programs.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor's Statistics program leads with graduates earning $98,758, followed by Purdue at $90,328. The average across all Midwest programs is $68,828, yet these public universities demonstrate that regional programs can deliver exceptional outcomes regardless of overall institutional rankings.
High earnings don't tell the whole story—debt burden matters. University of Michigan graduates borrow $19,500 and face just a 3.5% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Purdue offers similar affordability with a 3.9% burden, proving that top Statistics programs can also be financially accessible.
Highest program earnings: $98,758
Strong outcomes ($90,328) with 50% acceptance
3.5% payment burden | Excellent
9.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $98,758 | 72 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #2 | $90,328 | 195 | $19,500 | Excellent | $29,448 | Good | |
| #3 | $84,760 | 335 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $81,993 | 71 | $23,250 | Excellent | $37,401 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $75,808 | 17 | $19,691 | Excellent | $17,670 | Good | |
| #6 | University Of IowaPublic | $75,095 | 62 | $22,500 | Excellent | $27,975 | Manageable |
| #7 | $74,610 | 13 | $27,000 | Excellent | $23,103 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $70,804 | 94 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $70,447 | 27 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #10 | University Of ChicagoPrivate | $68,499 | 76 | $15,000 | Excellent | $33,297 | Manageable |
| #11 | $65,601 | 35 | $24,500 | Excellent | $26,392 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $64,990 | 61 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Manageable |
| #13 | $63,005 | 128 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Challenging | |
| #14 | Miami University-OxfordPublic | $63,005 | 71 | $23,000 | Excellent | $34,512 | Challenging |
| #15 | Iowa State UniversityPublic | $53,132 | 42 | $22,869 | Good | $25,950 | Challenging |
| #16 | $52,088 | 36 | $20,500 | Good | $32,529 | High | |
| #17 | $47,689 | 19 | $23,250 | Manageable | $22,000 | High | |
| #18 | $38,296 | 35 | $16,704 | Manageable | $24,323 | High |
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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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