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2025 Best Applied Statistics Schools

12 Colleges in the United States
549 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded
Applied Statistics degree programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major ranks #287 out of the 395 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 12 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Applied Statistics Schools ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 549 degrees in applied statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Applied Statistics School

Best Applied Statistics Schools Your choice of applied statistics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Applied Statistics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.

Pick Your Applied Statistics Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Statistics
Master's Degrees in Applied Statistics
Doctor's Degrees in Applied Statistics

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Applied Statistics Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Applied Statistics in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the applied statistics degree levels they offer.

10 Top Schools in Applied Statistics

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
57 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded
8.8% Growth in Graduates

Dartmouth College is a great choice for students interested in a degree in applied statistics. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #12 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Dartmouth is a great college overall.More information about a degree in applied statistics from Dartmouth College

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It's hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you want to pursue a degree in applied statistics. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Johns Hopkins is a great university overall.More information about a degree in applied statistics from Johns Hopkins University

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If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.

More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In PA
31 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Villanova University if you wish to pursue a degree in applied statistics. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Villanova. A Best Colleges rank of #34 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Villanova is a great university overall.

There were roughly 31 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Villanova in the most recent year we have data available.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MI
51 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded

Any student who is interested in applied statistics needs to take a look at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Located in the midsize city of Ann Arbor, U-M is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means U-M is a great university overall.

There were about 51 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at U-M in the most recent data year.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
35.3% Growth in Graduates

Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.More information about a degree in applied statistics from Virginia Tech

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY
36 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded

Located in the suburb of Rochester, RIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. This school ranks 13th out of 136 schools for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 36 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at RIT in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in applied statistics from Rochester Institute of Technology

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In MI
66 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded

Michigan Tech is a moderately-sized public university located in the remote town of Houghton. This university ranks 3rd out of 56 schools for overall quality in the state of Michigan.

There were approximately 66 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Michigan Tech in the most recent data year.

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Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DE
18.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large suburb of Newark, UD is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #96 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UD is a great university overall.

There were about 11 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at UD in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied statistics from University of Delaware

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
40.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Waco, Baylor is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 115 schools for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 27 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Baylor in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in applied statistics from Baylor University

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University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In KS
47 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Lawrence, KU is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 44 schools for overall quality in the state of Kansas.

There were about 47 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at KU in the most recent year we have data available.

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Applied Statistics by Region

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Region
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New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
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One of 4 majors within the Mathematics & Statistics area of study, Applied Statistics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Applied Statistics Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
Applied Statistics, General 549

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 29,013
Applied Mathematics 10,998
Statistics 9,472
Other Statistics 614

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