# Statistics (bachelor's degree)

CIP 27.05. Page: https://educationguide.com/degrees/statistics

## Earnings
- Graduates 4 years after finishing: median $87,334 across 50 colleges (middle half $76,556–$104,047); median federal debt $20,150
- All workers ages 25-34 with a bachelor's in Statistics And Decision Science: median $87,312 (all bachelor's $62,049; high school $35,638; Census ACS 2020-2024)

## Jobs graduates hold (ages 25-34)
| Job | Share | U.S. median wage | Growth 2025-35 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other Mathematical Science Occupations | 13% | not reported | — |
| Software Developers | 7% | $135,980 | 10.2% |
| Computer Systems Analysts | 5% | $105,850 | 7.9% |
| Management Analysts | 5% | $101,860 | 10.1% |
| Actuaries | 4% | $130,000 | 9.2% |
| Other Managers | 4% | not reported | — |
| Teaching Assistants | 3% | $37,010 | 0% |
| Database Administrators And Architects | 2% | not reported | — |

## By state
| State | Graduates 4 yrs (colleges) | Ages 25-34 (respondents) |
|---|---|---|
| CA | $90,778 (9) | $104,947 (132) |
| CT | $76,556 (5) | — |
| FL | $76,988 (4) | — |
| IL | $114,330 (4) | — |
| MI | $87,892 (4) | — |

## Top colleges by graduate earnings (published states)
1. University of California-Berkeley (CA): $133,986
2. University of California-Los Angeles (CA): $109,017
3. University of Virginia (VA): $108,532
4. California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo (CA): $101,353
5. University of Florida (FL): $98,409
6. University of California-San Diego (CA): $96,746
7. Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (VA): $94,300
8. University of California-Santa Barbara (CA): $90,778
9. University of California-Davis (CA): $88,033
10. San Diego State University (CA): $83,076
11. University of California-Riverside (CA): $78,492
12. Florida State University (FL): $77,605

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#degrees

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