Compare 9 Statistics. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $90,659.
Statistics programs produce graduates earning between $60,765 and $142,883—an $82K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 9 ranked programs in the Northeast, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Carnegie Mellon University's Statistics program leads with graduates earning $142,883, well above the regional average of $90,659. But the variation tells the real story—Harvard ($128,716) and Penn ($129,732) cluster near the top, while program-level factors drive these differences more than overall school rankings.
High earnings pair with manageable debt burdens across top programs. Harvard graduates borrow just $14,000 and face a 1.8% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. Carnegie Mellon students carry $21,750 in debt with a 2.5% burden—still excellent, proving that top Statistics programs deliver both outcomes and affordability.
| 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 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $82,531 | 41 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | $78,209 | 132 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Manageable | |
| #6 | $68,100 | 73 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,324 | Challenging | |
| #7 | $63,477 | 54 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $61,516 | 34 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Temple UniversityPublic | $60,765 | 21 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | Challenging |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
