Mathematics & Statistics at Rochester Institute of Technology

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

RIT is located in Rochester, New York and approximately 16,158 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 50 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from RIT.

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.

RIT Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Online Classes Are Available at RIT

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

RIT does offer online education options in mathematics and statistics for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

• Master’s Degree

RIT Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

Note: While rankings may be a good starting point when you're researching a school, they don't necessarily highlight all of a school's strengths. Don't forget to check out the other details that are available for a school to see if it has what you're looking for in a program.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at RIT 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 Doctor’s Degree Schools	185

In 2021, 60 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from RIT. This makes it the #55 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 0 student who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #186 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at RIT

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

RIT Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 50 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from RIT, about 74% were men and 26% were women.

About 76% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at RIT 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 Rochester Institute of Technology with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	38
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

RIT Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

The mathematics and statistics program at RIT awarded 60 master's degrees in 2020-2021. About 57% of these degrees went to men with the other 43% going to women.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	4
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	3
White	29
International Students	23
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

RIT also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 0 student 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 Rochester Institute of Technology. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics	68
Applied Statistics	44

Related Majors

• Science Technologies / Technicians
• Architecture & Related Services
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Communications Technologies & Support
• Biological & Biomedical 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 NY, the home state for Rochester Institute of Technology.

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.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Matthew D. Wilson (LtPowers) under License

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