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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Carolina University

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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Carolina University

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 Western Carolina University stacks up to those at other schools.

WCU is located in Cullowhee, North Carolina and has a total student population of 12,243. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 20 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from WCU.

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.

For those who are interested in distance learning, WCU does offer online courses in mathematics and statistics for the following degree levels:

WCU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how WCU 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 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.

Ranking Type Rank
Most Popular Online Mathematics & Statistics Schools 55

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WCU

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

WCU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

30% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 70% of mathematics and statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 30% went to women.

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About 80% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and 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 and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 16
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

WCU also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 0 student 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 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 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 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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