Best colleges for Statistics in California
Program-level earnings — not school prestige — rank these. Among the California programs in the federal field-of-study file, University of California-Berkeley leads: its Statistics graduates earn a median $133,986 four years after finishing, against the field's $92,425 national median. (Scorecard field-of-study, 2026.)
| # | College | Grad earnings, 4 yrs | Vs field median |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of California-Berkeley | $133,986 | +$41,561 |
| 2 | University of California-Los Angeles | $109,017 | +$16,592 |
| 3 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $101,353 | +$8,928 |
Frequently asked questions
Which California college is best for Statistics?
By graduate earnings, University of California-Berkeley — its Statistics bachelor's graduates earn a median $133,986 four years out, the highest of the 3 California programs in the federal file.
What do Statistics graduates earn in California?
Across the ranked California programs, median earnings four years after completion run from $101,353 to $133,986. The field's national median is $92,425.
Is a Statistics degree worth it?
On national medians, yes — Statistics graduates earn $44,065/yr above the $48,360 high-school baseline. See the full field profile for payback math.