Mathematics & Statistics at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

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

UT Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and has a total student population of 30,559. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 56 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UT Knoxville.

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.

UT Knoxville Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

UT Knoxville Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how UT Knoxville 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 UT Knoxville 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 Value Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools	157
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	163

In 2021, 41 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from UT Knoxville. This makes it the #82 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 9 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #70 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at UT Knoxville

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

UT Knoxville Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

The mathematics and statistics program at UT Knoxville awarded 56 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 63% of these degrees went to men with the other 38% going to women.

About 75% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at UT Knoxville 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	42
International Students	2
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

UT Knoxville Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

Of the 41 students who earned a master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from UT Knoxville in 2020-2021, 59% were men and 41% were women.

Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from UT Knoxville, 63% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	0
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	1
White	26
International Students	12
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

UT Knoxville also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 9 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 The University of Tennessee - Knoxville. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics	72
Statistics	34

Related Majors

• Engineering Technologies
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Architecture & Related Services
• Computer & Information 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 TN, the home state for The University of Tennessee - Knoxville.

Occupation	Jobs in TN	Average Salary in TN
High School Teachers	20,190	$53,620
Financial Analysts	4,510	$74,870
Financial Specialists	2,770	$65,200
Mathematical Science Professors	1,090	$56,790
Statisticians	590	$74,450

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 Nightryder84 under License

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