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Mathematics & Statistics at Brigham Young University - Provo

If you are interested in studying mathematics and statistics, you may want to check out the program at Brigham Young University - Provo. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

BYU is located in Provo, Utah and approximately 36,461 students attend the school each year. Of the 6,871 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Brigham Young University - Provo in 2021, 269 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.

BYU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

BYU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at BYU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at BYU 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
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools 1
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools 84
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 92
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In 2021, 25 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from BYU. This makes it the #118 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 3 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #134 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at BYU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Brigham Young University - Provo.

BYU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

27% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 73% of mathematics and statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 27% went to women.

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About 82% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at BYU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 221
International Students 14
Other Races/Ethnicities 13

BYU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

32% Women
4% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 mathematics and statistics majors earned their master's degree from BYU. Of these graduates, 68% were men and 32% were women.

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Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from BYU, 92% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Brigham Young University - Provo with a master's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 23
International Students 1
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

BYU also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 3 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

The following mathematics and statistics concentations are available at Brigham Young University - Provo. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Brigham Young University - Provo. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 187
Applied Mathematics 63
Mathematics 47

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 UT, the home state for Brigham Young University - Provo.

Occupation Jobs in UT Average Salary in UT
High School Teachers 10,170 $59,070
Financial Analysts 2,900 $78,510
Natural Sciences Managers 1,200 $99,810
Financial Specialists 1,170 $69,340
Mathematical Science Professors 630 $84,680

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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