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Statistics at University of California-Berkeley

Berkeley, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree

DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition

Optimistic

Base Case

Pessimistic

Earnings $83,227/yr (32% vs median)

AI Risk Very High (64% exposed)

Job Market Large (41,500 openings/yr)

ROI 21.2x earnings multiple (6.9x out-of-state)

Ranked #1 of 51 Statistics programs Top 5%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Statistics graduates.

	Optimistic No Disruption	Base Case Gradual AI	Pessimistic Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings	$1,342K	$1,262K	$939K
Earnings Multiple (In-State)	22.6x	21.2x	15.8x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State)	7.4x	6.9x	5.1x
Probability of Field Employment	71%	64%	40%
DegreeOutlook Score	76	75	69

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)

$59,400

Out-of-state: $182,508 (6.9x ROI)

4-Year Net Price (After Aid)

$59,916

-1% less than sticker · See by income

Median Debt at Graduation

$15,400

2.2 months of Year 1 earnings

Reported Earnings (5 Year)

$145,658

75% growth from Year 1

Program Analysis

First-year earnings of $83,227 put University of California-Berkeley's Statistics program 32% above the national median of $63,187 — one of the higher-earning programs in this field.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 21.2x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Statistics programs nationally.

The 30% gap between optimistic and pessimistic AI scenarios is notable. With 64% of typical tasks exposed to automation, AI adoption could meaningfully shift career outcomes for Statistics graduates.

With first-year pay of $83,227 far exceeding the $15,400 median debt, the payback timeline is measured in months, not years.

At #1 of 51 nationally, this is a top-5% Statistics program. Financial outcomes consistently outperform the vast majority of peers.

Five-year earnings of $145,658 show a 75% jump from the $83,227 starting point — strong upward trajectory suggesting real career acceleration.

About University of California-Berkeley

University of California-Berkeley's 12% admission rate places it in the top tier of selectivity nationally, serving a student body of 33,073 in Berkeley, CA.

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Top Career Paths

Natural sciences managers $161,180/yr

Actuaries $125,770/yr

Mathematicians $121,680/yr

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Statistics at University of California-Berkeley?

This program scores 75/100 — placing it among the stronger programs for Statistics nationally. The score reflects above-average earnings, manageable AI risk, and solid financial return.

Will AI replace Statistics careers?

With 64% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $938,695 in decade earnings vs $1,341,894 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.

What makes University of California-Berkeley's Statistics program stand out?

Ranked #1 of 51 programs nationally, University of California-Berkeley lands in the top 5%. The ranking reflects a combination of graduate earnings, return on investment, and job market alignment.

Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →