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Statistics at University of Florida

Gainesville, FL · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $59,619/yr (-6% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,500 openings/yr)

ROI 32.7x earnings multiple (7.3x out-of-state)

Ranked #4 of 51 Statistics programs Top 10%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Statistics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$870K	$834K	$676K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	34.1x	32.7x	26.5x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.6x	7.3x	5.9x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	64%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	71	70	65

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$25,524

Out-of-state: $114,636 (7.3x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$25,404

0% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$13,191

2.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$92,382

55% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $59,619 track close to the $63,187 national median for Statistics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 32.7x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Statistics programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Statistics's typical career paths, with 64% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 22% gap from the optimistic case.

At $13,191 in median debt against $59,619 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

Ranked #4 of 51 programs, University of Florida's Statistics program falls in the top 10%, outperforming most peers on financial outcomes.

Five-year earnings of $92,382 show a 55% jump from the $59,619 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of Florida

University of Florida admits 24% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, one of the larger campuses at 34,102 students in Gainesville, FL.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Statistics at University of Florida?

This program scores 70/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Statistics nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Statistics careers?

With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $675,540 in decade earnings vs $869,657 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →