Statistics at University of Florida

UF's statistics program stands out primarily for its exceptional affordability rather than stratospheric earnings. With just $14,783 in median debt—far below Florida's typical $20,024 for this major—graduates face minimal financial burden while earning solidly above the state median of $53,134. That debt-to-earnings ratio of 0.25 means graduates owe less than three months of their first-year salary, giving them unusual financial flexibility right out of college.

The earnings trajectory tells a practical story: graduates start near the national median at roughly $60,000 but grow to $74,000 by year four, a healthy 25% increase that suggests the degree opens doors to advancement. While UF doesn't crack the top tier nationally for statistics salaries (landing at the 50th percentile), it outperforms 60% of Florida programs—including higher-earning rivals like UCF by a smaller margin but crushing FSU and USF by $12,000-$18,000 at graduation.

For parents weighing options, this represents a low-risk investment at a selective institution. Your child graduates with manageable debt from a respected program and enters a field with clear earnings growth. The combination of UF's academic reputation and this program's minimal debt load makes it particularly attractive compared to the alternatives within Florida's public university system.