Mathematics & Statistics at Northern Illinois University

What traits are you looking for in a mathematics and statistics school? To help you decide if Northern Illinois University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's mathematics and statistics program.

NIU is located in Dekalb, Illinois and approximately 16,769 students attend the school each year. Of the 3,080 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University in 2021, 52 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.

NIU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

NIU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at NIU compares to programs at other colleges and universities.

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 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.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools	10
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	10
	98
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools	101
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Schools	404

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

There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and 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 and statistics majors at Northern Illinois University.

NIU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students graduated with a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from NIU. About 50% were men and 50% 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 NIU since its program graduates 10% more women than average.

About 62% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at NIU 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 Northern Illinois University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	7
White	32
International Students	10
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

NIU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 50% of mathematics and statistics master's degrees went to men and 50% went to women.

Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from NIU, 58% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	7
International Students	3
Other Races/Ethnicities	0

NIU also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 5 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

If you plan to be a mathematics and 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
• 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 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

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