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Mathematics & Statistics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

If you are interested in studying mathematics and statistics, you may want to check out the program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

RPI is located in Troy, New York and has a total student population of 7,501. Of the 1,582 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 2021, 69 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.

RPI Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

RPI Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at RPI 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 RPI 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
13
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Schools 36
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 63
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 99
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 99

In 2021, 52 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from RPI. This makes it the #64 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 RPI

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

RPI Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

52% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 69 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from RPI, about 48% were men and 52% 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 RPI since its program graduates 12% more women than average.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 6
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 21
International Students 33
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

RPI Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

31% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 52 students earned a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from RPI. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 18
International Students 25
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

RPI 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

Mathematics & Statistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 77
Applied Mathematics 51

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 NY, the home state for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Occupation Jobs in NY Average Salary in NY
High School Teachers 74,830 $85,300
Financial Analysts 53,250 $137,270
Mathematical Science Professors 4,700 $105,070
Financial Specialists 4,450 $96,480
Actuaries 2,320 $150,950

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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