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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kansas

Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kansas

If you are interested in studying mathematics & statistics, you may want to check out the program at University of Kansas. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and has a total student population of 26,744.

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.

KU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Basic Certificate in Mathematics & Statistics (Less Than 1 Year)
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Online Classes Are Available at KU

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.

For those who are interested in distance learning, KU does offer online courses in mathematics & statistics for the following degree levels:

  • Master’s Degree

KU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The mathematics & statistics major at KU 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.

There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at KU

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at University of Kansas.

KU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

40% Women
30% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 60% of mathematics & statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 40% went to women. The typical mathematics & statistics bachelor's degree program is made up of only 38% women. So female students are more repesented at KU since its program graduates 1% more women than average.

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About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at KU 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 University of Kansas with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 26
International Students 3
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

KU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

44% Women
23% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 56% of mathematics & statistics master's degrees went to men and 44% went to women.

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Of the students who received a mathematics & statistics master's degree from KU, 59% 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 University of Kansas with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 23
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

The following mathematics & statistics concentations are available at University of Kansas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from University of Kansas. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 78
Applied Statistics 35

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics & 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 KS, the home state for University of Kansas.

Occupation Jobs in KS Average Salary in KS
High School Teachers 11,660 $51,490
Financial Analysts 1,560 $77,130
Financial Specialists 610 $55,300
Mathematical Science Professors 470 $71,360
Actuaries 330 $113,910

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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