Analysis
A debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.34 tells you what you need to know: based on comparable statistics programs nationwide, graduates would carry manageable debt relative to their starting salaries. With estimated first-year earnings around $60,000 against roughly $20,000 in student loans, this program appears positioned within the sweet spot where a bachelor's degree pays off relatively quickly. The 86% admission rate and substantial Pell enrollment suggest Baltimore's commitment to accessibility, though the limited available data means we're working from national program averages rather than this school's specific track record.
The challenge is that Maryland has only three schools offering statistics bachelor's degrees, and none have reported outcomes data we can use for direct state-level comparison. What we know from national statistics programs is that they typically produce solid entry-level salariesβthe $60,000 estimate represents the middle of the pack nationally, with top-quartile programs reaching nearly $70,000. Statistics graduates generally find work in data analysis, financial services, government research, and increasingly in tech sectors hungry for quantitative skills.
Here's what matters: if these national estimates hold true locally, your child would face a debt burden equal to just four months of gross salary, which qualifies as a reasonable investment. But recognize you're making this decision without seeing Baltimore's actual graduate outcomes. The program's viability depends heavily on whether students land jobs quickly in Maryland's healthcare, government, and financial services sectors, where data skills command competitive salaries.
Where University of Baltimore Stands
Earnings vs. debt across all statistics bachelors's programs nationally
Compare to Similar Programs Nationally
Statistics bachelors's programs at top institutions nationally
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| School | In-State Tuition | Earnings (1yr)* | Earnings (4yr) | Median Debt* | Debt/Earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $9,772 | $59,718* | β | $20,150* | β | |
| $59,076 | $141,116* | β | β* | β | |
| $66,104 | $129,732* | β | β* | β | |
| $65,805 | $97,197* | $113,854 | $13,500* | 0.14 | |
| $63,829 | $93,111* | $142,883 | $21,375* | 0.23 | |
| $14,850 | $83,227* | $102,151 | $16,165* | 0.19 | |
| National Median | β | $59,718* | β | $20,150* | 0.34 |
Career Paths
Occupations commonly associated with statistics graduates
Natural Sciences Managers
Clinical Research Coordinators
Water Resource Specialists
Actuaries
Data Scientists
Business Intelligence Analysts
Clinical Data Managers
Mathematicians
Statisticians
Biostatisticians
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
Survey Researchers
About This Data
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (October 2025 release)
Population: Graduates who received federal financial aid (Title IV grants or loans). At University of Baltimore, approximately 43% of students receive Pell grants. Students who did not receive federal aid are not included in these figures.
Earnings: Median earnings from IRS W-2 data for graduates who are employed and not enrolled in further education, measured 1 year after completion. Earnings are pre-tax and include wages, salaries, and self-employment income.
Debt: Median cumulative federal loan debt at graduation. Does not include private loans or Parent PLUS loans borrowed on behalf of students.
Estimated Earnings: Actual earnings data is not available for this program (typically due to privacy thresholds when fewer than 30 graduates reported earnings). The estimate shown is based on the national median of 51 similar programs. Actual outcomes may vary.