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Mathematics & Statistics at North Carolina State University

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Mathematics & Statistics at North Carolina State University

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

NC State is located in Raleigh, North Carolina and has a total student population of 36,042. Of the 6,377 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from North Carolina State University in 2021, 170 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.

NC 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 NC State

Don't have the time or the flexibility in your schedule to take traditional classes? Online courses may be the perfect solution for you. They allow independent learners to study when and where they want to while offering the rigor of in-person classes.

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

NC State Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how NC State performed in these rankings.

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 NC 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 35
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Schools 105

In 2021, 164 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from NC State. This makes it the #11 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 42 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #1 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at NC State

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

NC State Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

37% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 170 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in mathematics and statistics from NC State in 2021, 63% were men and 37% were women.

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About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at NC 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 North Carolina State University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 21
Black or African American 9
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 99
International Students 26
Other Races/Ethnicities 9

NC State Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

46% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 164 students earned a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from NC State. About 46% of these graduates were women and the other 54% were men.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 10
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 58
International Students 79
Other Races/Ethnicities 8

NC State also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 42 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 North Carolina State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 219
Mathematics 87
Applied Mathematics 75

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 NC, the home state for North Carolina State University.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
High School Teachers 25,240 $47,580
Financial Analysts 8,930 $89,020
Financial Specialists 3,430 $76,050
Natural Sciences Managers 2,960 $153,490
Mathematical Science Professors 1,870 $74,330

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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