Mathematics & Statistics at Northern Illinois University
NIU is located in Dekalb, Illinois and approximately 16,769 students attend the school each year.
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.
NIU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
NIU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
The mathematics & statistics major at NIU 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.
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at NIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Northern Illinois University.
NIU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at NIU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 10% more racial-ethnic minorities in its mathematics & statistics bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9 |
| White | 24 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
NIU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
In the mathematics & statistics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 36% of degree recipients. That is 6% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 3 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 5 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics
If you plan to be a mathematics & statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northern Illinois University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 51 |
| Statistics | 17 |
| Applied Mathematics | 1 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Physical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
- Engineering
Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into
A degree in mathematics & 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 IL, the home state for Northern Illinois University.
| Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
| Financial Analysts | 14,810 | $88,760 |
| Financial Specialists | 4,500 | $93,200 |
| Mathematical Science Professors | 2,480 | $66,600 |
| Actuaries | 1,950 | $110,430 |
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 Andy McMurray under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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