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Carnegie Mellon University produces statistics graduates earning $88,506 annually while maintaining a net price of $31,671, placing it in the middle of Pennsylvania's affordability spectrum rather than at the top. The state's nine statistics programs span from $24,829 at Misericordia University to $44,876 at Villanova University. Pennsylvania's finance and healthcare sectors, anchored by companies like UPMC and major pharmaceutical firms, create strong demand for statistical analysis professionals across the Commonwealth.
9
Programs
$24,829 – $44,876
Net Price Range
$88,506
Avg. Program Earnings
82.4%
Avg. Graduation Rate

9 Statistics Programs

Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $24,829 $38,370 69.2% 88.7%
2 $25,747 $34,940 65.6% 93.8%
3 $29,219 $22,082 74.7% 79.7%
4 $30,074 $21,524 84.3% 49.1%
5 $30,485 $59,196 76.6% 82.2%
6 $31,229 $66,104 96.8% 6.5%
7 $31,671 $63,829 92.5% 11.3%
8 $33,549 $62,180 89.2% 37.0%
9 $44,876 $64,701 92.4% 23.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes University of Pennsylvania's statistics program unusual for affordability rankings?

Despite charging $66,104 in tuition, Penn's net price of $31,229 places it sixth out of nine programs due to substantial financial aid. The university accepts only 6.50% of applicants yet maintains a 96.80% graduation rate, the highest among Pennsylvania statistics programs.

How do public universities compare to private colleges for statistics costs?

Temple University offers the lowest in-state tuition at $22,082 with a net price of $29,219, while University of Pittsburgh charges $21,524 in-state but has a higher net price of $30,074. Both public options fall in the middle range compared to private colleges that span from $24,829 to $44,876.

Does acceptance rate correlate with program affordability in Pennsylvania?

Robert Morris University combines high affordability at $25,747 net price with a 93.77% acceptance rate, while selective Carnegie Mellon accepts just 11.30% of applicants. The most expensive option, Villanova at $44,876, accepts 23.39% of students with a 92.40% graduation rate.

Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.