Mathematics & Statistics at Western Kentucky University
WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and approximately 17,517 students attend the school each year. In the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 students received a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics from WKU.
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.
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WKU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
WKU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
Each year, College Factual ranks mathematics and statistics programs across the country. The following shows how WKU 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 WKU 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 |
|---|---|
| 265 | |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 272 |
| Most Focused Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 1,000 |
In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from WKU. This makes it the #220 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WKU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Western Kentucky University.
WKU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program
About 87% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at WKU 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 Kentucky University with a bachelor's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 13 |
| International Students | 0 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
WKU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from WKU, 89% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| International Students | 1 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
WKU 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 table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Kentucky University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
| Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 24 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Architecture & Related Services
- Engineering Technologies
- Physical Sciences
- 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 KY, the home state for Western Kentucky University.
| Occupation | Jobs in KY | Average Salary in KY |
|---|---|---|
| High School Teachers | 12,250 | $56,200 |
| Financial Analysts | 1,710 | $69,830 |
| Financial Specialists | 1,150 | $57,030 |
| Mathematical Science Professors | 540 | $65,160 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 300 | $110,070 |
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
- Image Credit: By OPMaster under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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