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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Michigan University

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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Michigan 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 Michigan University stacks up to those at other schools.

WMU is located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and approximately 19,887 students attend the school each year. In 2021, 18 mathematics and statistics majors received their bachelor's degree from WMU.

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.

WMU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

WMU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The mathematics and statistics major at WMU 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.

In 2021, 14 students received their master’s degree in mathematics and statistics from WMU. This makes it the #173 most popular school for mathematics and statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

There were 7 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #89 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WMU

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

WMU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

17% Women
11% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 mathematics and statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WMU. Of these graduates, 83% were men and 17% were women.

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About 78% of those who receive a bachelor's degree in mathematics and statistics at WMU 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 Michigan 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 14
International Students 2
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

WMU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

43% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 14 students who graduated with a master’s in mathematics and statistics from WMU in 2021, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
International Students 8
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

WMU also has a doctoral program available in mathematics and statistics. In 2021, 7 students graduated with a doctor's degree in this field.

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

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

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 27
Mathematics 16
Applied Mathematics 6

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 MI, the home state for Western Michigan University.

Occupation Jobs in MI Average Salary in MI
High School Teachers 24,130 $62,950
Financial Analysts 6,090 $84,410
Financial Specialists 4,050 $69,480
Mathematical Science Professors 1,730 $85,970
Natural Sciences Managers 1,570 $113,840

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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