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CIP 52.1302 Business

Business Statistics

IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education · 2025

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Total graduates

5,630

2025 · 95 schools

International share

55.3%

3,113 international students

Bachelor's degrees

907

6.0% international

Master's degrees

4,623

65.9% international

Overview

Business Statistics is a crucial field that combines statistical methods with business applications. It focuses on the collection, analysis, and interpretation of data to help organizations make informed decisions. In today’s data-driven world, companies rely heavily on statistical techniques to understand market trends, consumer behavior, and operational efficiency.

Students studying Business Statistics typically learn various statistical concepts such as probability, regression analysis, hypothesis testing, and data visualization. They also become proficient in using statistical software tools like R, SAS, or SPSS, which are essential for analyzing large datasets. The curriculum often includes courses in data mining, predictive analytics, and quality control, equipping students with the skills necessary to tackle real-world business problems.

The relevance of Business Statistics extends across multiple industries, including finance, marketing, healthcare, and supply chain management. Professionals in this field are critical for developing business strategies, conducting market research, and optimizing processes. They play a vital role in interpreting data to provide actionable insights and support decision-making at all levels of an organization.

Career opportunities for graduates in Business Statistics are abundant. They can pursue roles such as data analysts, business analysts, market researchers, and statisticians, among others. As organizations continue to seek ways to leverage data for competitive advantage, the demand for skilled professionals in Business Statistics is expected to grow, making it a promising field for aspiring students.

Graduates by year

Graduates by degree level (first and second majors)

AssociateBachelor'sMaster'sDoctoral

From 2002 to 2025, graduates grew 11,629% and the international share went from 27.1% to 55.3%.

International share (%)
Graduates by group, 2025
White
25.5%
Asian
5.8%
Hispanic
5.4%
Black
3.8%
Other
4.1%
Intl.
55.3%

Colleges that award this degree

In 2025, 95 schools awarded this degree as a first major. The table lists those in the 2027 U.S. News National or Liberal Arts rankings, plus the unranked schools with the most graduates.

RankSchoolStateGraduatesInternational
#9 Johns Hopkins University Maryland 663 555
#12 Columbia University in the City of New York New York 7 5
#14 Cornell University New York 65 6
#16 Washington University in St Louis Missouri 290 285
#23 Georgetown University D.C. 91 0
#25 University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Michigan 65 27
#27 University of Southern California California 44 35
#34 Boston University Massachusetts 114 104
#42 Northeastern University Massachusetts 167 157
#49 University of Maryland-College Park Maryland 216 122
#52 University of Georgia Georgia 37 2
#55 University of Miami Florida 83 33
#59 Stevens Institute of Technology New Jersey 150 135
#59 Texas A & M University-College Station Texas 46 12
#69 Michigan State University Michigan 90 28
#69 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute New York 40 8
#73 Indiana University-Bloomington Indiana 49 6
#73 Rutgers University-Newark New Jersey 35 20
#85 University of Delaware Delaware 2 2
#109 University of Colorado Boulder Colorado 81 27
#109 Fairfield University Connecticut 36 5
#109 Temple University Pennsylvania 34 26
#109 The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Tennessee 210 10
#121 Arizona State University-Tempe Arizona 4 0
#121 University of the Pacific California 9 1
#121 University of Denver Colorado 76 19
#121 Loyola University Chicago Illinois 11 3
#121 University of South Carolina-Columbia South Carolina 36 16
#133 Miami University-Oxford Ohio 101 2
#137 Clarkson University New York 5 2
#137 St John's University (NY) New York 45 10
#148 University of Tulsa Oklahoma 27 19
#156 University of St Thomas (MN) Minnesota 39 19
#191 Adelphi University New York 64 55
#191 Hofstra University New York 61 48
#191 Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Oklahoma 87 51
#202 Sacred Heart University Connecticut 365 356
#250 University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth Massachusetts 31 28
#262 Suffolk University Massachusetts 47 36
#262 DeSales University Pennsylvania 4 0
#276 University of New Haven Connecticut 432 422
#276 University of St. Francis Illinois 2 1
#276 Widener University Pennsylvania 9 2
#288 University of Hartford Connecticut 40 22
#299 University of Nebraska--Omaha Nebraska 3 0
#299 Utica University New York 1 0
#299 University of Toledo Ohio 12 12
#308 Maryville University of Saint Louis Missouri 14 0
#332 Jacksonville University Florida 13 6
#332 University of Findlay Ohio 32 32
#342 University of Akron Ohio 2 0
#342 Cleveland State University Ohio 26 1
#353 University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras Puerto Rico 6 0
#365 Eastern Washington University Washington 7 0
#382 Wilmington University Delaware 56 30
LAC #100 Whittier College California 2 0
LAC #100 SUNY College at Geneseo New York 4 0
LAC #184 Young Harris College Georgia 1 0
— Southern New Hampshire University New Hampshire 515 0
— University of Southern Indiana Indiana 102 12
— University of Maryland Global Campus Maryland 88 7
— Bentley University Massachusetts 80 30
— Northwood University Michigan 75 61
— Westcliff University California 57 55
— University of Central Oklahoma Oklahoma 33 25
— Golden Gate University California 30 16
— CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York 28 2
— Saint Mary's College of California California 25 8
— Providence College Rhode Island 24 0
— Lawrence Technological University Michigan 23 22
— University of South Carolina-Upstate South Carolina 21 12
— Dominican University of California California 19 5
— Merrimack College Massachusetts 19 0
— LIM College New York 17 16
— Bay Path University Massachusetts 16 0
— Grove City College Pennsylvania 12 0
— Keiser University Florida 11 11
— Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Mississippi 8 0
— Canisius University New York 8 3
— Virginia Union University Virginia 7 0
— Loyola University New Orleans Louisiana 6 1
— Mid-America Christian University Oklahoma 6 2
— Texas Lutheran University Texas 4 0
— Northeastern University Professional Programs Massachusetts 4 0
— Berkeley College-Woodland Park New Jersey 3 0
— Freed-Hardeman University Tennessee 3 0
— Mohawk Valley Community College New York 2 0
— Walsh University Ohio 2 1

Purple: international students are 25% or more of the school's graduates.

Related jobs and pay

OccupationUS employmentMean hourly wageMean annual wage
Data Scientists 262,440 $60.96 $126,800
Business Teachers, Postsecondary 82,150 — $114,720
Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary 47,670 — $91,550
Statisticians 29,030 $55.63 $115,700
Survey Researchers 8,290 $38.26 $79,580

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS), May 2025.

Graduate counts: IPEDS Completions, US Department of Education, 2002–2025. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News.