Program Analysis
First-year earnings of $62,598 track close to the $63,187 national median for Statistics programs. This is a middle-of-the-road outcome on salary alone.
The 10.8x earnings multiple means ten-year projected earnings exceed tuition cost by an order of magnitude. By pure financial math, this is a standout.
AI risk is moderate — 64% task exposure — and the 16% scenario spread suggests disruption would dent but not destroy the earnings outlook.
At $15,500 in median debt against $62,598 in first-year earnings, graduates can expect to clear their loan balance in under six months of full earnings.
Ranked #21 out of 51 programs, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University's Statistics offering sits in the upper half but doesn't break into the top tier.
Earnings growth is modest: $62,598 to $74,128 over five years (18% gain). This field may have a lower salary ceiling than high-growth professions.