Best Statistics Schools in California

California has 9 colleges offering Statistics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 424 recent graduates. Graduates in California earn $49,585 on average within two years — 13% below the national average of $57,052. Lower cost of living or industry mix may explain the gap.

School choice matters significantly: University of California-Berkeley graduates earn $69,338 while California State University-Fullerton graduates earn $40,485 — a $28,853 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in CA

$49,585

CA Avg. Earnings

$57,052

National Avg.

Schools Nationally

Statistics Schools in California, Ranked by Earnings

University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public

$69,338

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $70,227

Graduates: 65

Acceptance: 11.7%

University of California-Los Angeles

Los Angeles, CA · Public

$52,524

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $56,134

Graduates: 67

Acceptance: 8.7%

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo

San Luis Obispo, CA · Public

$55,512

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $49,673

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 29.8%

University of California-San Diego

La Jolla, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,080

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 24.5%

University of California-Santa Barbara

Santa Barbara, CA · Public

$47,650

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,652

Graduates: 77

Acceptance: 27.8%

University of California-Davis

Davis, CA · Public

$47,595

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $47,204

Graduates: 114

Acceptance: 41.6%

San Diego State University

San Diego, CA · Public

$33,990

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $37,895

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 34.4%

University of California-Riverside

Riverside, CA · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,790

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 63.3%

California State University-Fullerton

Fullerton, CA · Public

$40,485

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 86.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Statistics in California?

University of California-Berkeley ranks #1 for Statistics in California with median graduate earnings of $69,338 within two years of graduation. There are 9 schools offering Statistics programs in the state.

How much do Statistics graduates earn in California?

Statistics graduates in California earn an average of $49,585 within two years of graduation. This is 13% below the national average of $57,052 for this major.

What is the hardest Statistics school to get into in California?

University of California-Los Angeles is the most selective Statistics program in California with an acceptance rate of 8.7%. The average acceptance rate across Statistics programs in the state is 36.5%.

Other Popular Majors in California

Construction Management $81,700 Construction Engineering $81,610 Construction Engineering Technologies $76,343 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $75,984 Computer Science $72,889 Computer Engineering $72,447 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions $71,074 Computer and Information Sciences, General $68,388

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.