Mathematics & Statistics at University of Nebraska - Lincoln

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

UNL is located in Lincoln, Nebraska and has a total student population of 25,108. In 2021, 100 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from UNL.

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.

UNL Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

UNL Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

Note: Although rankings can help you see some information about a school, it's not a good idea to depend on them alone. Be sure to check out other things about the school before making your decision to attend.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at UNL 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	12
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools	26
	52
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools	58
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools	265

In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from UNL. This makes it the #128 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 12 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #59 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at UNL

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

UNL Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 100 students who graduated with a bachelor’s in mathematics and statistics from UNL in 2021, 75% were men and 25% were women.

About 58% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at UNL 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 Nebraska - Lincoln with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	2
Hispanic or Latino	6
White	58
International Students	26
Other Races/Ethnicities	6

UNL Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

Of the 23 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from UNL, about 57% were men and 43% were women.

In the mathematics and statistics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 35% of degree recipients. That is 6% better than the national average.*

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

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	1
Hispanic or Latino	4
White	9
International Students	6
Other Races/Ethnicities	1

UNL also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 12 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 table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Nebraska - Lincoln. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration	Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics	123
Statistics	12

Related Majors

• Engineering Technologies
• Physical Sciences
• Architecture & Related Services
• Natural Resources & Conservation
• 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 NE, the home state for University of Nebraska - Lincoln.

Occupation	Jobs in NE	Average Salary in NE
High School Teachers	7,880	$57,500
Financial Analysts	1,340	$70,740
Financial Specialists	490	$79,250
Actuaries	390	$106,630
Mathematical Science Professors	280	$79,380

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
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