Mathematics & Statistics at University of Kansas

Every mathematics and statistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the mathematics and statistics program at University of Kansas stacks up to those at other schools.

KU is located in Lawrence, Kansas and has a total student population of 26,744. Of the 4,600 students who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from University of Kansas in 2021, 55 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.

KU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

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

• Master’s Degree

KU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at KU 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 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.

Ranking Type	Rank
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools	85
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools	89

In 2021, 44 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from KU. This makes it the #77 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 KU

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

KU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 55 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from KU, about 80% were men and 20% were women.

About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and 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 and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	0
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	32
International Students	14
Other Races/Ethnicities	2

KU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

Of the 44 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from KU, about 55% were men and 45% were women.

Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from KU, 57% 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 and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	3
Hispanic or Latino	2
White	25
International Students	11
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

KU 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

If you plan to be a mathematics and statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. 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

Related Majors

• Engineering Technologies
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• Physical Sciences
• Architecture & Related Services
• Computer & Information 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 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.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics
• O*NET Online
• Image Credit: By Arnhem under License

More about our data sources and methodologies.