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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Pennsylvania

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

UPenn is located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and approximately 26,552 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UPenn.

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.

UPenn 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 UPenn

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.

Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? UPenn offers distance education options for mathematics and statistics at the following degree levels:

UPenn Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The following rankings from College Factual show how the mathematics and statistics progam at UPenn 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 UPenn 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
Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Basic Certificate Schools 12
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 72

In 2021, 49 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from UPenn. This makes it the #67 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 18 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #34 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at UPenn

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

UPenn Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

40% Women
40% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 97 students earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UPenn. About 40% of these graduates were women and the other 60% were men.

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Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 11% more racial-ethnic minorities in its mathematics and statistics bachelor's program than the national average.*

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 28
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 25
International Students 32
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

UPenn Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

31% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 49 students earned a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from UPenn. About 31% of these graduates were women and the other 69% were men.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 7
International Students 35
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

UPenn also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 18 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 Pennsylvania. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 83
Mathematics 49
Applied Mathematics 32

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 PA, the home state for University of Pennsylvania.

Occupation Jobs in PA Average Salary in PA
High School Teachers 50,460 $64,830
Financial Analysts 11,980 $93,870
Natural Sciences Managers 4,480 $147,810
Statisticians 3,710 $85,180
Financial Specialists 3,370 $74,880

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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