Mathematics & Statistics at Northwestern University
Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603.
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.
Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
The mathematics & statistics major at Northwestern 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 24 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Northwestern
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Northwestern University.
Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 5% 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 Northwestern University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 51 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
| White | 71 |
| International Students | 43 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 6 |
Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 10 |
| International Students | 10 |
| 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 Northwestern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 70 |
| Statistics | 66 |
| Mathematics | 65 |
Related Majors
- Science Technologies / Technicians
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Engineering Technologies
- Physical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
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 Northwestern 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 Madcoverboy at en.wikipedia under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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