Mathematics & Statistics at Kansas State University

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

K -State is located in Manhattan, Kansas and has a total student population of 20,854. Of the 3,967 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in 2021, 36 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.

K -State Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Online Classes Are Available at K -State

If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.

K -State does offer online education options in mathematics and statistics for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

K -State Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how K -State 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 K -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 Graduate Certificate Schools	9
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Certificate Schools	15
	75
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools	86

In 2021, 12 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from K -State. This makes it the #187 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 10 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #67 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at K -State

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

K -State Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

The mathematics and statistics program at K -State awarded 36 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going to women.

About 61% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at K -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 Kansas State University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	22
International Students	5
Other Races/Ethnicities	5

K -State Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 students earned a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from K -State. About 50% of these graduates were women and the other 50% were men.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	0
White	6
International Students	6
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

K -State also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 10 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 completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Kansas State University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics	40
Statistics	28
Applied Mathematics	1

Related Majors

• Physical Sciences
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Architecture & Related Services
• Engineering Technologies
• Computer & Information 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 KS, the home state for Kansas State University.

Occupation	Jobs in KS	Average Salary in KS
High School Teachers	11,660	$51,490
Financial Analysts	1,560	$77,130
Financial Specialists	610	$55,300
Mathematical Science Professors	470	$71,360
Actuaries	330	$113,910

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 Kzollman under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.