Applied Statistics Degrees (2026 stats)
TL;DR
Applied Statistics maps to BLS occupations averaging about $86,885, with roughly 97,200 workers nationwide in those roles. About 572 degrees completed in recent IPEDS counts; median program completion runs near 64%.
Key Statistics
Applied Statistics: what the data shows
Common questions about applied statistics degrees, answered from IPEDS, College Scorecard, BLS OEWS, and O*NET in this repository—not program marketing copy.
What is a applied statistics degree?
A Applied Statistics program is classified under NCES CIP 00.2706 in the 00.0027 field family (00.27).
IPEDS counted 572 completions for this CIP in the survey year in our extract.
Types of applied statistics degrees and related programs
Other NCES program codes in the 00.27 family with pages on EDsmart Data:
- Applied Mathematics (CIP 00.2703)
- Statistics (CIP 00.2705)
How long does it take to get a applied statistics degree?
Award levels reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.2706 in our file:
- 3 Master's (100.0% of IPEDS total)—one to two years beyond a bachelor's
Time to completion depends on enrollment intensity and transfer credits; figures above describe credential type, not calendar time for every student.
What do you learn in applied statistics?
O*NET skill ratings for occupations mapped to this major emphasize Equipment Maintenance, Repairing, Troubleshooting, Operations Monitoring, Quality Control Analysis, Complex Problem Solving, and related competencies. See the Skills section for the full list in our extract.
What degree do you need?
For Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (top mapped occupation), O*NET incumbent surveys in our career profile report these education credentials most often: Some college (29%), High School or Equivalent (27%), Bachelors Degree (22%).
O*NET education distributions describe incumbent workers, not minimum legal or employer requirements.
What jobs can you get with a applied statistics degree?
Our degree→occupation mapping links Applied Statistics to the BLS roles below. Employment is U.S. OEWS; median wage is national May 2024 where published in our extract.
| Occupation | U.S. employment | Median annual wage |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | 136,390 | $78,680 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | 75,710 | $155,020 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | 43,640 | $39,270 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | 156,260 | $51,500 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | 205,230 | $54,660 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | 12,460 | $65,480 |
See Careers & Jobs for mean wages and industry context.
Is a applied statistics degree worth it?
Among schools reporting in our Scorecard extract, median published in-state tuition is $12,294 and median net price is $17,365.
We do not score "worth" on opinion—compare debt, earnings, wages for mapped occupations, and completion data above against your cost and career target.
Institutions
Information about the types of higher education institutions that grant degrees in Applied Statistics and the types of students that study this field.
Tuition Costs for Common Institutions
$12,294 Median In-State Public
$54,844 Median Out of State Private
Tuition costs for Applied Statistics majors are, on average, $12,294 for in-state public colleges, and $54,844 for out of state private colleges.
Tuition costs comparison for Applied Statistics programs.
Degrees Awarded Over Time
572 Total Degrees Awarded in 2023
This chart shows the number of degrees awarded in Applied Statistics from 2015 to 2023.
Historical trend of degrees awarded in Applied Statistics.
Top 5 Schools by Enrollment
| # | School | State | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | ID | 42,090 |
| 2 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | MI | 33,488 |
| 3 | The University of Alabama | AL | 32,323 |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | VA | 30,435 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | TX | 29,675 |
Schools with the largest enrollment offering Applied Statistics programs.
Top 5 Most Affordable Tuition
| # | School | State | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | ID | $4,656 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | NC | $7,593 |
| 3 | University of Houston-Downtown | TX | $7,708 |
| 4 | SUNY Buffalo State University | NY | $8,486 |
| 5 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | TX | $8,991 |
Schools with the lowest tuition costs for Applied Statistics programs.
Top 5 Lowest Net Price
| # | School | State | Net Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brigham Young University-Idaho | ID | $7,131 |
| 2 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | NC | $10,170 |
| 3 | The University of Texas at San Antonio | TX | $11,234 |
| 4 | Rice University | TX | $12,640 |
| 5 | Portland State University | OR | $12,932 |
Schools with the lowest average net price for Applied Statistics programs.
Graduation Rates
64.19% Median Graduation Rate (150% of normal time)
63.81% Average Graduation Rate
118 Institutions Reporting
50.91% - 77.58% Interquartile Range
Graduation/completion rates for Applied Statistics programs across institutions.
Related specializations
Other NCES program codes in the 00.27 CIP family with dedicated pages on EDsmart Data.
- Applied Mathematics CIP 00.2703
- Statistics CIP 00.2705
Degree Levels (IPEDS)
Completions reported to IPEDS for CIP 00.2706 in the survey year used in our extract (3 total across levels below).
- 3 Master's (100.0% of IPEDS total)
Source: IPEDS Completions (c2024_a), summed by award level for this CIP.
Careers & Jobs
Occupations linked to this major in our degree→career mapping, with wages and employment from processed BLS career profiles in this repo.
Across these BLS occupations, employment-weighted mean pay is about $86,885. Figures are national OEWS estimates for the occupation—not earnings of Applied Statistics graduates alone.
Related occupations (BLS OEWS)
| Occupation | Mean annual wage | U.S. employment |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians | $88,062 | 136,390 |
| Computer Hardware Engineers | $188,333 | 75,710 |
| Helpers--Pipelayers, Plumbers, Pipefitters, and Steamfitters | $53,312 | 43,640 |
| Eligibility Interviewers, Government Programs | $64,234 | 156,260 |
| Cement Masons and Concrete Finishers | $74,559 | 205,230 |
| Railroad Brake, Signal, and Switch Operators and Locomotive Firers | $62,247 | 12,460 |
Open each occupation for full career profile charts and industry breakdowns on EDsmart Data.
Employment
Wages and industry mix below use BLS OEWS data for occupations linked to this major in our mapping—not a graduate earnings survey.
Yearly Income for Common Jobs
$101,333 Average Wage in Workforce
The average salary for Applied Statistics majors is $101,333.
Average annual salaries of the most common occupations for Applied Statistics majors.
Occupations by Share
97,200 2023 Workforce
The number of Applied Statistics graduates in the workforce has been growing.
Various jobs filled by those with a major in Applied Statistics by share of the total number of graduates.
Diversity
Demographic information for those who earn a degree in Applied Statistics in the United States.
Workforce Age
N/A Average Age in 2023
This chart shows distribution of ages for employees with a degree in Applied Statistics.
Age distribution for Applied Statistics degree holders in the workforce.
Gender Distribution
Gender distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Gender distribution of Applied Statistics degree recipients.
Race and Ethnicity Distribution
Race and ethnicity distribution data is not available for this degree program.
Racial and ethnic distribution of Applied Statistics degree recipients.
Degrees Awarded
The most common degree types awarded to students graduating in Applied Statistics are Bachelors Degree, Masters Degree, and Associates Degree.
Distribution of degree types awarded in Applied Statistics.
Skills
Data on the critical and distinctive skills necessary for those working in the Applied Statistics field from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Required Skills
Applied Statistics majors need many skills, but most especially Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Reading Comprehension.
Rating of how necessary various skills are for Applied Statistics majors.
Skills Bar Chart
This bar chart shows the same information as the radar chart, displaying the importance of each skill.
Skill importance ratings for Applied Statistics majors.
About
Applied Statistics
In 2023, 572 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs in Applied Statistics.
CIP Code
00.2706 - Applied Statistics
What the data shows
Mapped BLS occupations show employment-weighted mean pay of about $86,885. The largest mapped role by headcount is Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians (136,390 U.S. jobs in OEWS).
Published tuition medians in College Scorecard land at $12,294 in-state at public colleges and $54,844 at private institutions for programs in this field.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, IPEDS completion data, and Bureau of Labor Statistics employment data.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Employment and wage data are from the most recent Census Bureau ACS PUMS estimates.