Mathematics & Statistics at Cornell University
Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and has a total student population of 23,620. Of the 4,287 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Cornell University in 2021, 147 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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Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how Cornell performed in these rankings.
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 Cornell 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 Master’s Degree Schools | 9 |
In 2021, 67 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Cornell. This makes it the #48 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Cornell
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Cornell University.
Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 5% 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 Cornell University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10 |
| White | 39 |
| International Students | 45 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 16 |
Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Cornell University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 47 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Cornell also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 22 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 Cornell University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 128 |
| Statistics | 97 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11 |
Related Majors
- Engineering Technologies
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Physical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical 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 NY, the home state for Cornell University.
| 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 Notyourbroom under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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