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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Illinois University

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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Illinois University

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

WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and approximately 7,490 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from WIU.

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.

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

Note: Rankings don't always give a complete picture of a school's strengths and weaknesses, so it's a good idea to extend your research and also look at other factors when trying to decide if the school is right for you.

Bachelor’s Degree Overall Quality & Other Notable Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at WIU 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
170

In 2021, 28 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from WIU. This makes it the #108 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WIU

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

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

14% Women
43% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 7 mathematics and statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WIU. Of these graduates, 86% were men and 14% were women.

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About 57% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at WIU are white. This is above average for this degree on the nationwide level. Prospective students may be interested in knowing that this school graduates 14% 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 Western Illinois University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 4
International Students 0
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

50% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 28 mathematics and statistics students who graduated with a master's degree in 2020-2021 from WIU, about 50% were men and 50% were women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University 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 5
International Students 17
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

WIU 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

If you plan to be a mathematics and statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Western Illinois University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 22
Mathematics 13

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 IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.

Occupation Jobs in IL Average Salary in IL
High School Teachers 43,720 $72,370
Financial Analysts 14,810 $88,760
Financial Specialists 4,500 $93,200
Mathematical Science Professors 2,480 $66,600
Actuaries 1,950 $110,430

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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