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After graduation, statistics graduates typically earn high salaries compared to the national average. Top earners make $110,761, while the bottom 20% make closer to $44,185. The median grad salary is $69,957.
Statistics graduate salaries over time
The typical early career salary for someone with a bachelor’s degree in statistics is $56,580, and within five years of graduation, this average salary goes up to $72,366.
This chart maps the average workforce wage by years of experience:
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