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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Carolina University

Mathematics & Statistics at Western Carolina University

What traits are you looking for in a mathematics & statistics school? To help you decide if Western Carolina University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's mathematics & statistics program.

WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has a total student population of 12,243.

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.

WCU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Online Classes Are Available at WCU

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.

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

WCU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The mathematics & statistics major at WCU 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.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WCU

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

WCU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

36% Women
16% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 64% of mathematics & statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 36% went to women.

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About 68% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at WCU 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 Western Carolina University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 17
International Students 4
Other Races/Ethnicities 1

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

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

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 20

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 NC, the home state for Western Carolina University.

Occupation Jobs in NC Average Salary in NC
High School Teachers 25,240 $47,580
Financial Analysts 8,930 $89,020
Financial Specialists 3,430 $76,050
Natural Sciences Managers 2,960 $153,490
Mathematical Science Professors 1,870 $74,330

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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