Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University
Boston U is located in Boston, Massachusetts and has a total student population of 32,718. Of the 4,788 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Boston University in 2021, 119 of them were mathematics and statistics majors.
Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mathematics & Statistics section at the bottom of this page.
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Boston U Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
Boston U Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how Boston U performed in these rankings.
Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.
Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The mathematics and statistics major at Boston U is not ranked on College Factual’s Best Colleges and Universities for Mathematics & Statistics. This could be for a number of reasons, such as not having enough data on the major or school to make an accurate assessment of its quality.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Undergraduate Certificate Schools | 8 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 93 |
In 2021, 153 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Boston U. This makes it the #16 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 17 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #41 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Boston U
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Boston University.
Boston U Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 61 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 7 |
Boston U Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Boston University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 138 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 3 |
Boston U also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 17 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics
The following mathematics and statistics concentations are available at Boston University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Boston University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 138 |
| Applied Mathematics | 102 |
| Statistics | 49 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering
- Computer & Information Sciences
Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into
A degree in mathematics and statistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for MA, the home state for Boston University.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Financial Analysts | 13,400 | $105,540 |
| Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Statisticians | 3,090 | $108,670 |
References
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Cmcnicoll at English Wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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