Kansas · Statistics

Best colleges for Statistics in Kansas

Ranked by graduates a year

Kansas State University and Wichita State University award the most Statistics degrees and certificates in Kansas: 47 and 1 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 2 Kansas colleges offer Statistics and award 48 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Statistics program focuses on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. This field is essential for making informed decisions based on quantitative information and is suitable for students interested in…

Institutions
2
offering CIP 27.05
States offered
49
with a program page
Degrees / yr
48
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
—
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
0
College Scorecard
Median net price
—
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
61%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Statisticians
$118,170
BLS OEWS May 2025

2 institutions offering Statistics in Kansas

Graduate earnings are not yet reported for these institutions; ordered by graduates a year.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
—4771%——
2Wichita State University
Wichita Public
—151%——

Colleges awarding the most Statistics degrees in Kansas

Top 2 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
47Not reported
2Wichita State University
Wichita Public
1Not reported

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Statisticians (SOC 15-2041).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
+8.5%
Much faster than average
Openings / yr (US)
~2,000
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$103,300
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsReading ComprehensionCritical ThinkingSpeakingActive ListeningActive Learning

What Statisticians earn in Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
80
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
$118,170
median $111,780
Best-paying metro
—

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Statistics programs in Kansas.

Which Kansas colleges award the most Statistics degrees?+

Kansas State University (47 graduates a year) and Wichita State University (1 graduate a year) award the most Statistics degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 2 Kansas colleges offer Statistics.

How much do Statisticians earn in Kansas?+

The average annual wage for Statisticians in Kansas is $118,170 (median $111,780), across about 80 jobs. Source: BLS OEWS, May 2025.

What is the focus of the Statistics program?+

The Statistics program focuses on the collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation of data. This field is essential for making informed decisions based on quantitative information and is suitable for students interested in…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, reading comprehension, critical thinking, speaking, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Statisticians?+

The national job outlook is about +8.5% growth with around 2,000 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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