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Mathematics & Statistics at Iowa State University

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Mathematics & Statistics at Iowa State 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 Iowa State University stacks up to those at other schools.

Iowa State is located in Ames, Iowa and approximately 31,822 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 100 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from Iowa State.

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.

Iowa State Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Iowa State Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

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 Iowa State 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 Bachelor’s Degree Schools 68
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools 82

In 2021, 22 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Iowa State. This makes it the #135 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 26 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Iowa State

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

Iowa State Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

33% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 100 mathematics and statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Iowa State. Of these graduates, 67% were men and 33% were women.

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About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at Iowa State 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 Iowa State University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 60
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 8

Iowa State Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

50% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 22 students who graduated with a master’s in mathematics and statistics from Iowa State in 2021, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 7
International Students 13
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Iowa State also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 26 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

The following mathematics and statistics concentations are available at Iowa State University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Iowa State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 74
Statistics 70
Applied Mathematics 4

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 IA, the home state for Iowa State University.

Occupation Jobs in IA Average Salary in IA
High School Teachers 13,010 $56,510
Financial Analysts 2,410 $83,230
Financial Specialists 1,380 $69,480
Mathematical Science Professors 640 $97,450
Actuaries 530 $107,390

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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