Mathematics & Statistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
MIT is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts and approximately 11,254 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 127 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from MIT.
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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MIT Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
MIT Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how MIT 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 MIT 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 Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools | 2 |
| Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools | 22 |
| Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 39 |
| Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 46 |
In 2021, 75 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from MIT. This makes it the #45 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 MIT
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
MIT Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 20% 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 44 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 36 |
| International Students | 27 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 8 |
MIT Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 66 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
MIT 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 Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 143 |
| Applied Mathematics | 85 |
Related Majors
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Architecture & Related Services
- Physical Sciences
- Computer & Information 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 MA, the home state for Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Occupation | Jobs in MA | Average Salary in MA |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 26,420 | $80,020 |
| Financial Analysts | 13,400 | $105,540 |
| Biological Scientists | 4,470 | $84,790 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 4,040 | $183,490 |
| Statisticians | 3,090 | $108,670 |
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 InSapphoWeTrust under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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