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Statistics at University of Virginia-Main Campus

Charlottesville, VA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

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

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $73,991/yr (17% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,500 openings/yr)

ROI 11.1x earnings multiple (4.0x out-of-state)

Ranked #10 of 51 Statistics programs Top 25%

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	$980K	$934K	$737K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	11.7x	11.1x	8.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	4.2x	4.0x	3.2x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	64%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	68	67	62

10-Year Earnings Projection

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

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$83,944

Out-of-state: $232,056 (4.0x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$91,524

-9% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$16,295

2.6 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$108,373

46% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

Graduates earn $73,991/yr, edging above the $63,187 national average for Statistics — a modest premium that suggests solid regional demand.

With a 11.1x return on in-state tuition over ten years, the financial case for this program is compelling by virtually any measure.

The 25% difference between AI scenarios reflects partial automation exposure. Some Statistics career paths face displacement, but others in the field are more insulated.

At $16,295 in median debt against $73,991 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.

University of Virginia-Main Campus ranks #10 among 51 Statistics programs, placing it in the top 5% nationally by our financial outcomes measure.

A 46% earnings increase from $73,991 to $108,373 over five years is solid — not a moonshot, but evidence of normal career advancement.

About University of Virginia-Main Campus

University of Virginia-Main Campus admits 17% of applicants, placing it among selective institutions, with a mid-sized student body of 17,315 in Charlottesville, VA.

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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 does a 67/100 DegreeOutlook Score mean for Statistics at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

At 67/100, University of Virginia-Main Campus's Statistics program delivers middling returns. School cost and personal fit become important decision factors.

Should I worry about AI if I study Statistics at University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The 64% AI task exposure score is above average. Our model shows this affecting job availability more than salaries — graduates may face stiffer competition for fewer positions.

Is University of Virginia-Main Campus one of the best schools for Statistics?

Among 51 Statistics programs, University of Virginia-Main Campus's #10 position reflects consistently above-average results across earnings, ROI, and employment probability.

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