Mathematics & Statistics at Columbia University in the City of New York
Columbia is located in New York, New York and approximately 30,135 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 141 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from Columbia.
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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Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at Columbia compares to programs at other colleges and universities.
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Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings
The mathematics and statistics major at Columbia 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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20 | |
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 116 |
In 2021, 638 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Columbia. This makes it the #1 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 24 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Columbia
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.
Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

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

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 23 |
Black or African American | 1 |
Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
White | 48 |
International Students | 47 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

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

Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
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Asian | 35 |
Black or African American | 3 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 35 |
International Students | 544 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 18 |
Columbia also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 24 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 Columbia University in the City of New York. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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Statistics | 651 |
Applied Mathematics | 94 |
Mathematics | 92 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Physical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering
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 NY, the home state for Columbia University in the City of New York.
Occupation | Jobs in NY | Average Salary in NY |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 74,830 | $85,300 |
Financial Analysts | 53,250 | $137,270 |
Mathematical Science Professors | 4,700 | $105,070 |
Financial Specialists | 4,450 | $96,480 |
Actuaries | 2,320 | $150,950 |
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 Nandaro under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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