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Educational Statistics & Methods

A program that focuses on the application of statistics to the analysis and solution of educational research problems, and the development of technical designs for research studies. Includes instruction in mathematical statistics, research design, computer applications, instrument design, research methodologies, and applications to research problems in specific education subjects.

Types of Degrees Educational Statistics & Methods Majors Are Earning

Those studying Educational Statistics & Methods may pursue degrees at several award levels.

Award Level	Graduates
Master’s Degree	285
Doctor’s Degree	66

What Educational Statistics & Methods Majors Need to Know

Studies in Educational Statistics & Methods develop a specific mix of knowledge, skills, and abilities — derived from O*NET surveys of workers in occupations that Educational Statistics & Methods graduates commonly enter.

Knowledge Areas

This major prepares you for careers needing Educational Statistics & Methods emphasizes the following knowledge areas:

• English Language — Importance 4.5 / 5; level 5.6 / 7.
• Education and Training — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 5.6 / 7.
• Mathematics — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Administration and Management — Importance 3.7 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.
• Psychology — Importance 3.6 / 5; level 4.2 / 7.

^{Importance is rated 1–5; level is 1–7. Source: ONET Online — weighted across related occupations.*}

Skills

The skill set emphasized by a Educational Statistics & Methods program reflects the day-to-day work of related occupations:

• Speaking — Importance 4.4 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Reading Comprehension — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.7 / 7.
• Active Listening — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.4 / 7.
• Writing — Importance 4.0 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Critical Thinking — Importance 3.9 / 5; level 4.1 / 7.

Abilities

Innate abilities most relevant to Educational Statistics & Methods careers — again drawn from O*NET surveys of related occupations:

• Oral Expression — Importance 4.3 / 5; level 5.0 / 7.
• Speech Clarity — Importance 4.2 / 5; level 4.6 / 7.
• Written Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.
• Oral Comprehension — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.9 / 7.
• Written Expression — Importance 4.1 / 5; level 4.8 / 7.

Common Job Activities

Day-to-day, Educational Statistics & Methods graduates report doing:

Activity	Frequency / Importance
Getting Information	4.7 / 7
Making Decisions and Solving Problems	4.4 / 7
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates	4.4 / 7
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work	4.3 / 7
Training and Teaching Others	4.3 / 7
Working with Computers	4.3 / 7
Thinking Creatively	4.1 / 7
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others	4.1 / 7
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships	4.1 / 7
Analyzing Data or Information	4.0 / 7

Technology Skills Used on the Job

Most frequently-cited tools used by Educational Statistics & Methods professionals:

Tool / Software	Category	In-Demand
SAS	Analytical or scientific software	✓
Microsoft Word	Word processing software	✓
Microsoft Excel	Spreadsheet software	✓
Microsoft Office software	Office suite software	✓
Microsoft PowerPoint	Presentation software	✓
Web browser software	Internet browser software	—
Microsoft Outlook	Electronic mail software	✓
Google Docs	Word processing software	—
Blackboard software	Data base user interface and query software	—
Collaborative editing software	Word processing software	—
Email software	Electronic mail software	—
Geogebra	Analytical or scientific software	—

^{Source: ONET Online technology skills, weighted across related occupations.*}

Sample Job Titles

Real job postings for Educational Statistics & Methods graduates include:

• Visual Education Teacher
• Professor
• Education Instructor
• Education Adjunct Professor
• Outdoor Education Instructor
• Adjunct Lecturer
• Faculty Member
• Education Professor
• Educational Leadership Professor
• Education Teacher
• Adult Basic Education Instructor
• Physical Education Instructor
• Lecturer
• Music Education Professor
• Continuing Education Instructor

What Can You Do With a Educational Statistics & Methods Degree?

Graduates with a degree in Educational Statistics & Methods commonly enter the following occupations:

Occupation	Job Growth	Median Salary	25th–75th Pctile
Education Teachers, Postsecondary	2.4%	$98,329	$80,157–$116,500
Transportation Planners	4.1%	$50,855	$41,877–$59,834
Social Scientists and Related Workers, All Other	6.1%	$42,168	$34,036–$50,300

^{Job-growth = projected employment change for the parent occupation. Source: ONET / BLS Employment Projections.*}

Education Typically Required

Across the occupations open to Educational Statistics & Methods graduates, the typical level of education actually held by current workers is distributed as:

Education Level	Share of Workers
Doctoral degree	58.6%
Master’s degree	21.2%
Bachelor’s degree	14.6%
Some college courses	2.4%
Post-baccalaureate certificate	1.8%
Post-doctoral training	0.7%
Associate’s degree (or other 2-year)	0.6%
Post-master’s certificate	0.1%

^{Source: ONET Online education / training / experience requirements.*}

Who Is Earning a Degree in Educational Statistics & Methods?

Gender Distribution

This field skews predominantly female, with women earning 70.1% of Educational Statistics & Methods degrees.

Gender	Graduates	Share
Women	246	70.1%
Men	105	29.9%

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

At the national level, the racial-ethnic distribution of Educational Statistics & Methods graduates is as follows:

Race / Ethnicity	Graduates	Share
White	119	33.9%
Asian	26	7.4%
Hispanic or Latino	15	4.3%
Black or African American	17	4.8%
Two or More Races	9	2.6%
Race Unknown	7	2.0%
International Students	158	45.0%

^{See minority definition below.}

How Much Do Educational Statistics & Methods Graduates Earn?

College Scorecard reports median earnings of Educational Statistics & Methods graduates 1, 4, and 5 years after completion. Earnings tend to climb steadily as graduates gain experience and move into mid-career roles.

Years Out	Median Earnings
1 year	$62,037
4 years	$57,700
5 years	$64,541

By year 5 out, median earnings rise to $64,541 — roughly 4% above the 1-year mark.

^{Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker.}

Online Educational Statistics & Methods Programs

Distance learning is tracked by IPEDS for Educational Statistics & Methods. The table below shows how many graduates earned at least some of their coursework online (Distance-Ed Available) versus completing the entire program online (Distance-Ed Only).

Award Level	Distance-Ed Available	Distance-Ed Only
Master’s	5	7
Doctoral (Research)	1	0

^{Distance-Ed Only = degrees completed entirely online; Distance-Ed Available = degrees including at least some online coursework. Source: IPEDS Completions by Distance Education status.}

Is a Degree in Educational Statistics & Methods Worth It?

Strictly by the federal earnings tracker, Educational Statistics & Methods graduates earn a median of $57,700 four years after completion — roughly 52% above the national median for workers with only a high school diploma (~$38,000).

^{ROI estimate compares the program’s 4-yr median earnings against the 2023 BLS CPS median earnings for high-school-only workers. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard + BLS Current Population Survey.}

Related Programs

You may also be interested in these closely related fields of study:

Program	Annual Degrees Awarded
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research	5,695
Learning Sciences	4,044
Agricultural Teacher Education	1,051
Educational Evaluation and Research	789
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research, Other	298
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement	206
Institutional Research	7

References

The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students and international students. This number is then divided by the total number of students to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
• O*NET Online
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
• U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard

More about our data sources and methodologies.