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6 Best Statistics Universities in the United States

Of the 6 Statistics universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. Next come The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States). The universities on this list offer 8 matching courses between them.

6 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities are ranked

Only one university here holds a QS World position — University of California, Los Angeles at #40 — so it heads the list. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

6 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

By level: 3 bachelor's, 2 master's and 1 phd / doctorate. The usual length is 4 years and 1–2 years. 88% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (88% of courses with a stated intake). The University of Alabama offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

What are the top universities for Statistics in the United States?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), The University of Alabama (#216 in United States) and San Jose State University (#388 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Statistics in the United States?

6 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Statistics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years, with 1–2 years the next most common.

When do Statistics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Statistics online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Statistics courses in the United States?

The University of Alabama, with 2, ahead of Sonoma State University (2).

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