Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors
During the most recent year for which data is available, 29,912 people earned their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. This earns it the #17 spot on the list of the most popular bachelor's degree programs in the nation.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mathematics & statistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 29,912 |
| Master’s Degree | 13,187 |
| Associate Degree | 3,874 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,106 |
| Basic Certificate | 458 |
| Graduate Certificate | 419 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 14 |
Earnings of Mathematics & Statistics Majors With Bachelor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics is $51,035. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. A better approximation of salary is to look at the typical range of salaries. In this case the low is $44,587 and the high is $59,658.
Student Debt
The median student debt for graduates holding a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics is $35,375. The school you go to and how long it takes you to graduate, among other things, can cause this number to vary. The chart below shows the range of accumulated debt loads. On the high side of the range, $41,383 is the debt load, and the debt load on the low side is $22,000.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. About 60.6% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 18,132 |
| Women | 11,780 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 4,441 |
| Black or African American | 942 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3,035 |
| White | 13,234 |
| International Students | 6,288 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1,972 |
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Programs for Bachelor’s Degrees
There are 1,280 colleges that offer a bachelor’s degree in mathematics & statistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
University of California - Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 712 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UCLA. Around 43% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 46% were women. Data shows that UCLA graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Santa Barbara. Roughly 26,100 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 596 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UCSB. About 37% of this group were women, and 38% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. University of California - Santa Barbara mathematics & statistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,035.
The 3rd most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,768 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $15,545 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 564 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UIUC. Of these students, 27% were women and 39% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign mathematics & statistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,035.
The 4th most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of California - Berkeley. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 541 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UC Berkeley. Of these students, 38% were women and 48% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that UC Berkeley graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
Stony Brook University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Each year, around 26,700 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,070 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,310 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 527 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 30% were women and 38% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that SUNY Stony Brook graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
University of California - Davis is the 6th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 453 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UC Davis. Around 50% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Data shows that UC Davis graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
The 7th most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is University of Wisconsin - Madison. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,644 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 416 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UW - Madison. About 28% of this group were women, and 14% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UW - Madison graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
University of California - San Diego is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 410 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UCSD. About 38% of this group were women, and 37% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at University of California - San Diego make a median salary of 51,035.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 9th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,116 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 340 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UMN Twin Cities. Around 21% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 33% were women. Data shows that UMN Twin Cities graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 321 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 37% were women and 26% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill mathematics & statistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,035.
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is the 11th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $17,977 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $27,192 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 318 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from U-M. Of these students, 39% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor make a median salary of 51,035.
The 12th most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Pennsylvania State University - Main Campus. Each year, around 0 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $19,672 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,956 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 315 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from Penn State University Park. Of these students, 34% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that Penn State University Park graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,524 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,514 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 305 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UW Seattle. Around 24% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 40% were women. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at University of Washington - Seattle Campus make a median salary of 51,035.
The 14th most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is The University of Texas at Austin. Roughly 50,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,678 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,012 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 302 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UT Austin. Of these students, 33% were women and 58% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Those who complete their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics at The University of Texas at Austin make a median salary of 51,035.
Ohio State University - Main Campus is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Each year, around 61,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,826 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,515 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 299 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from Ohio State. About 36% of this group were women, and 16% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Ohio State graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,834 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $12,264 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 292 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UC Irvine. About 31% of this group were women, and 40% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that UC Irvine graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
The 17th most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Purdue University - Main Campus. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 286 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from Purdue. Of these students, 32% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Purdue University - Main Campus mathematics & statistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,035.
The 18th most popular school in the country for mathematics & statistics majors who are seeking their bachelor's degree is Carnegie Mellon University. Roughly 13,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $62,260 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $48,496 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 276 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from Carnegie Mellon. About 44% of this group were women, and 47% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Data shows that Carnegie Mellon graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
Brigham Young University - Provo is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 36,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,496 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,096 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 269 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from BYU. Of these students, 28% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Brigham Young University - Provo mathematics & statistics graduates who receive their bachelor's degree go on to jobs earning a median salary of $51,035.
New York University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Roughly 52,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $60,438 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $38,826 per year. During the most recent year for which we have data, 247 people received their bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from NYU. Of these students, 41% were women and 25% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Data shows that NYU graduates that hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $51,035.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Physical Sciences | 28,585 |
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References
*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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