Statistics at University of Virginia-Main Campus

UVA's Statistics degree puts graduates $6,000 ahead of the Virginia median and nearly $15,000 above the national benchmark, though it's worth noting that among the state's four statistics programs, this ranks solidly in the middle rather than at the top. That 60th percentile state ranking is slightly surprising given UVA's selectivity (17% admission rate), but the 82nd percentile national standing tells the real story—this program consistently delivers strong outcomes. First-year earnings of nearly $74,000 with just $18,500 in debt creates an excellent financial foundation.

The debt load here is particularly manageable, representing only three months of first-year salary. While graduates carry slightly less debt than the state median, they're borrowing a bit more than typical Virginia statistics students who attend comparable programs. Still, with 14% earnings growth over four years and debt that's easily serviceable from day one, this represents a low-risk path into a high-demand field.

The bottom line: This is a strong choice if your student wants statistics training from a prestigious institution without gambling on outcomes. You're not getting the absolute highest-earning stats program in Virginia, but you're getting very good earnings with minimal debt burden—exactly what anxious parents should want. The moderate sample size (30-100 graduates) adds some uncertainty, but the overall numbers are convincing enough to proceed with confidence.