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Mathematics & Statistics at Brown University

Every mathematics and statistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the mathematics and statistics program at Brown University stacks up to those at other schools.

Brown is located in Providence, Rhode Island and has a total student population of 9,948. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 149 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from Brown.

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.

Brown Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Brown Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at Brown 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
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Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 15
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 33

In 2021, 20 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Brown. This makes it the #141 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Brown

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

Brown Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

29% Women
33% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 71% of mathematics and statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 29% went to women.

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Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 4% more racial-ethnic minorities in its mathematics and statistics bachelor's program than the national average.*

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 39
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 58
International Students 33
Other Races/Ethnicities 13

Brown Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

35% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 20 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Brown, about 65% were men and 35% were women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 5
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Brown also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 9 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics & Statistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Brown University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 146
Mathematics 30
Statistics 2

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 RI, the home state for Brown University.

Occupation Jobs in RI Average Salary in RI
High School Teachers 4,410 $71,440
Financial Analysts 1,010 $80,650
Financial Specialists 570 $77,610
Mathematical Science Professors 240 $115,890
Actuaries 120 $102,730

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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