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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Missouri - Columbia

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

Mizzou is located in Columbia, Missouri and approximately 31,089 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 77 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from Mizzou.

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.

Mizzou 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
  • Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Online Classes Are Available at Mizzou

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.

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

Mizzou Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how Mizzou performed in these rankings.

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 Mizzou 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 Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Certificate Schools 18
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 122

In 2021, 19 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from Mizzou. This makes it the #146 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 15 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #45 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Mizzou

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

Mizzou Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

32% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 68% of mathematics and statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 32% went to women.

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About 60% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at Mizzou 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 Missouri - Columbia with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 5
Black or African American 4
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 46
International Students 12
Other Races/Ethnicities 7

Mizzou Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

37% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 19 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from Mizzou, about 63% were men and 37% were women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
International Students 6
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Mizzou also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 15 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 University of Missouri - Columbia. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 60
Statistics 49
Applied Mathematics 5

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 MO, the home state for University of Missouri - Columbia.

Occupation Jobs in MO Average Salary in MO
High School Teachers 27,930 $54,280
Financial Analysts 4,280 $91,800
Financial Specialists 2,050 $74,050
Statisticians 860 $71,150
Mathematical Science Professors 720 $95,240

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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