Statistics at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities

A University of Minnesota-Twin Cities statistics degree costs roughly $22,000 in debt and delivers starting earnings around $66,400—a notably strong combination for this field. The 0.33 debt-to-earnings ratio means graduates owe just four months' salary, which is excellent by any standard. Within Minnesota, this program ranks in the 60th percentile for earnings despite having below-median debt, making it the stronger financial option among the state's nine statistics programs. UMN-Duluth, for instance, produces graduates earning $10,000 less annually.

What makes this particularly compelling is the steady upward trajectory: earnings climb to nearly $71,000 by year four, representing genuine career progression rather than stagnation. The program also outperforms two-thirds of statistics programs nationally, which is impressive given the field's already strong overall outcomes. Statistics degrees typically lead to data analyst, actuarial, or business intelligence roles—positions with clear demand across industries.

For Minnesota families, this represents straightforward value: accessible admission standards (77% acceptance rate), manageable debt, and earnings that exceed both state and national norms from day one. Your child would be paying less than the Minnesota average to attend a program that delivers more than the Minnesota average—that's the kind of equation that works.