Mathematics & Statistics at Princeton University
Princeton is located in Princeton, New Jersey and has a total student population of 7,853. Of the 1,175 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Princeton University in 2021, 41 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.
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Princeton Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
Princeton Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how Princeton 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 Princeton 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 |
|---|---|
| Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 66 |
| Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 128 |
In 2021, 47 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Princeton. This makes it the #69 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Princeton
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Princeton University.
Princeton Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 20% more racial-ethnic minorities in its mathematics and statistics bachelor's program than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 9 |
| International Students | 12 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Princeton Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Princeton University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 5 |
| International Students | 31 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 2 |
Princeton also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 7 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.
Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics
The following mathematics and statistics concentations are available at Princeton University. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Princeton University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 58 |
| Applied Mathematics | 37 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Computer & Information Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Physical 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 NJ, the home state for Princeton University.
| Occupation | Jobs in NJ | Average Salary in NJ |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 29,140 | $76,390 |
| Financial Analysts | 10,560 | $106,100 |
| Financial Specialists | 5,360 | $81,660 |
| Mathematical Science Professors | 1,690 | $96,400 |
| Statisticians | 1,230 | $116,090 |
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 Quantockgoblin under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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