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2026 Best Applied Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools

3 Colleges in the United States
83 Applied Statistics Degrees Awarded
$59,812 Avg Early-Career Salary

Applied Statistics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 36 schools to find the best for applied statistics students.

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Best Schools for Applied Statistics in the United States

See the highest-ranked applied statistics schools offering a bachelor’s degree below.

Top Schools in Applied Statistics

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Our analysis ranked Dartmouth College the best school in the country for a degree in applied statistics. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Dartmouth College earn around $81,992 in the first couple years of their career. Dartmouth College graduates carry a median of $16,989 in student loans. Get the full applied statistics details for Dartmouth College

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Brigham Young University Idaho came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best applied statistics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Rexburg. About 50% of students finish within six years. About 24 applied statistics degrees were awarded at Brigham Young University Idaho in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Brigham Young University Idaho earn around $43,853 in the first couple years of their career. Brigham Young University Idaho graduates carry a median of $13,287 in student loans. Read more about the applied statistics program at Brigham Young University Idaho

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Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best applied statistics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Rochester. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 20 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Rochester Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $63,515 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,491. More information about a degree in applied statistics from Rochester Institute Of Technology

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A rank of #4 makes Baylor University one of the top schools for applied statistics. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 applied statistics students who graduated with this degree at Baylor University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied statistics degree from Baylor University earn around $49,888 in the first couple years of their career. Baylor University graduates carry a median of $23,928 in student loans. More information about a degree in applied statistics from Baylor University

Other Applied Statistics Degree Levels

Looking for a different degree level? Compare Applied Statistics rankings across degree levels:

All Degree Levels in Applied Statistics
Associate's Degrees in Applied Statistics
Master's Degrees in Applied Statistics
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 36 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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