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Mathematics & Statistics at Northeastern University

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

Northeastern is located in Boston, Massachusetts and approximately 22,905 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 83 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from Northeastern.

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.

Northeastern Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Northeastern Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how Northeastern 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 Northeastern 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
7
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools 42
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools 55
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 120

In 2021, 115 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Northeastern. This makes it the #22 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 4 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #121 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Northeastern

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

Northeastern Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

42% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 83 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in mathematics and statistics from Northeastern in 2021, 58% were men and 42% were women. The typical mathematics and statistics bachelor's degree program is made up of only 40% women. So female students are more repesented at Northeastern since its program graduates 2% more women than average.

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About 51% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at Northeastern 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 Northeastern University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 11
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 42
International Students 20
Other Races/Ethnicities 5

Northeastern Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

55% Women
3% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 115 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Northeastern, about 45% were men and 55% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northeastern 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 1
White 5
International Students 106
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Northeastern also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 4 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 Northeastern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 114
Mathematics 88

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 Northeastern University.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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