Statistics at Iowa State University
Ames, IA · Bachelor's Degree · about 26 graduates a year
Iowa State University graduates in statistics earn 21% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Iowa State University Compares for Statistics
All 50 colleges reporting statistics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $230,876 | $203,310 | #1 | $141,116 |
| 2 | Carnegie Mellon University Pittsburgh, PA | $156,743 | $159,409 | #3 | $93,111 |
| 3 | Duke University Durham, NC | $152,782 | $163,957 | #2 | $97,197 |
| 4 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $133,986 | $121,918 | #6 | $83,227 |
| 5 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $130,189 | $127,910 | #5 | $82,681 |
| 6 | University of Iowa Iowa City, IA | $123,676 | $130,092 | #4 | $75,095 |
| 7 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $122,682 | $120,534 | #7 | $77,917 |
| 8 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $111,090 | $105,735 | #10 | $82,531 |
| 9 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $109,466 | $115,419 | #8 | $64,371 |
| 10 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $109,017 | $99,198 | #14 | $59,718 |
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| 43 | University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia, MO | $76,037 | $81,528 | #32 | $52,088 |
| 44 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $74,229 | $78,266 | #36 | $43,668 |
| 45 | University of South Florida Tampa, FL | $74,071 | $78,839 | #35 | $41,285 |
| 46 | Iowa State University Ames, IA | $72,581 | $76,346 | #38 | $53,132 |
| 47 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $71,279 | $68,087 | #48 | $56,435 |
| 48 | University of Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL | $68,585 | $67,384 | #49 | $38,296 |
| 49 | University of South Alabama Mobile, AL | $62,719 | $71,191 | #41 | $32,181 |
Other Statistics Credentials at Iowa State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $130,131 | — |
Other Majors at Iowa State University by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Iowa State University statistics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,132 one year after graduating and $72,581 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Iowa State University rank for statistics?
Among 50 colleges reporting earnings for statistics graduates, Iowa State University ranks #46 by median pay four years after graduation, and #38 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is statistics at Iowa State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 21% less than the national median for statistics ($92,425), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,875.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.