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  "major": "Statistics",
  "slug": "statistics",
  "field": "Computing & Data",
  "as_of": "2026",
  "url": "https://collegeranked.com/best-statistics-schools/",
  "source": "U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2026 release); U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics",
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