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Mathematics & Statistics at Northwestern University

If you plan to study mathematics and statistics, take a look at what Northwestern University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.

Northwestern is located in Evanston, Illinois and has a total student population of 22,603. Of the 2,722 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Northwestern University in 2021, 138 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.

Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

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 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.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 14
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 21
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 138
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 292

In 2021, 39 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Northwestern. This makes it the #86 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 24 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and 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 and statistics majors at Northwestern University.

Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

34% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 66% of mathematics and statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 27
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 6
White 49
International Students 38
Other Races/Ethnicities 16

Northwestern Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

49% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 39 students earned a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from Northwestern. About 49% of these graduates were women and the other 51% were men.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
International Students 27
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Northwestern also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 24 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 Northwestern University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 70
Statistics 66
Mathematics 65

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 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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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