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Statistics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

Minneapolis, MN · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $66,434/yr (5% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (5.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #17 of 51 Statistics programs Top 50%

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	$756K	$732K	$612K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.5x	11.1x	9.3x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	5.2x	5.0x	4.2x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	64%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	65	64	58

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$65,952

Out-of-state: $145,608 (5.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$68,556

-4% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$20,500

3.7 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$83,050

25% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $66,434 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities come in 5% above the national median of $63,187 for Statistics programs.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 11.1x 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 19% gap from the optimistic case.

With first-year pay of $66,434 far exceeding the $20,500 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #17 of 51 Statistics programs, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

Earnings grow from $66,434 to $83,050 over five years — a 25% increase that's moderate and in line with typical career progression.

About University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities accepts 77% of applicants — an open-access institution by design, with 30,469 students enrolled in Minneapolis, MN.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

View all 7 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Statistics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

A score of 64/100 puts this program in competitive territory — solid outcomes, though not at the top of the Statistics field.

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 $612,473 in decade earnings vs $756,480 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

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