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Doctor’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics

1,961 Yearly Graduations
$64,552 Median Salary
28% Women
There are 196 schools in the United States where you can get your doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Among those who recently graduated from the schools offering this degree, the majority were men, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group. Also, 54.4% of mathematics and statistics graduates were international students.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,961 students earned their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. This makes it the 13th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.

The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in mathematics and statistics at each degree level.

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 32,021
Master’s Degree 12,658
Associate Degree 4,842
Doctor’s Degree 1,961
Graduate Certificate 508
Basic Certificate 376
Undergraduate Certificate 30

Earnings of Mathematics & Statistics Majors With Doctor’s Degrees

The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics is $64,552. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,552 to a high of $64,552.

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Student Debt

We do not have the data to estimate the median debt for this class of people.

Student Diversity

More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in mathematics and statistics. About 72.2% of graduates in this field are male.

Gender Number of Grads
Men 1,415
Women 546
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The racial-ethnic distribution of mathematics and statistics doctor’s degree students is as follows:

Race/Ethnicity Number of Grads
Asian 103
Black or African American 25
Hispanic or Latino 71
White 615
International Students 1,066
Other Races/Ethnicities 81
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There are 196 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in mathematics and statistics. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:

#1

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
42 Yearly Graduations
50% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

North Carolina State University tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Roughly 36,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $6,535 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,095 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 42 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at NC State. Of these students, 50% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#2

Stanford University

Stanford, California
41 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stanford University comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 people received their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics from Stanford. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#2

Texas A&M University - College Station

College Station, Texas
41 Yearly Graduations
24% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 2nd most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 41 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at Texas A&M College Station. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 24% were women.

#4

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
38 Yearly Graduations
13% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Florida State University is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 38 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at Florida State. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.

#4

University of California - Berkeley

Berkeley, California
38 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 4th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 38 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 21% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#6

University of Wisconsin - Madison

Madison, Wisconsin
37 Yearly Graduations
32% Women
5% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 6th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor'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 $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 37 people received their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UW - Madison. Of these students, 32% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

34 Yearly Graduations
18% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 7th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at University of Washington - Seattle Campus awarded 34 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 9% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 18% were women.

#7

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, New York
34 Yearly Graduations
21% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Stony Brook University comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mathematics and 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 34 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at SUNY Stony Brook. Of these students, 21% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#9

University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, Michigan
33 Yearly Graduations
33% Women
18% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 9th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Michigan - Ann Arbor. Roughly 47,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $16,865 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $24,902 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at University of Michigan - Ann Arbor awarded 33 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 33% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#10

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
32 Yearly Graduations
16% Women
9% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Purdue University - Main Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mathematics and statistics. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 32 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at Purdue. Of these students, 16% were women and 9% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#10

University of California - Davis

Davis, California
32 Yearly Graduations
28% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Davis is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 39,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at University of California - Davis awarded 32 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 28% of this group were women, and 19% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#12

University of California - Los Angeles

Los Angeles, California
30 Yearly Graduations
20% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of California - Los Angeles comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 30 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 20% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

29 Yearly Graduations
38% Women
21% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is the 13th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 29 people received their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UIUC. Of these students, 38% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#14

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities

Minneapolis, Minnesota
27 Yearly Graduations
41% Women
22% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of Minnesota - Twin Cities is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 27 people received their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UMN Twin Cities. About 41% of this group were women, and 22% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.

#15

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
26 Yearly Graduations
8% Women
15% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Massachusetts Institute of Technology comes in at #15 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at MIT. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.

#15

University of California - Irvine

Irvine, California
26 Yearly Graduations
19% Women
19% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

The 15th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Irvine. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UC Irvine. Of these students, 19% were women and 19% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
26 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and 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 2020-2021 academic year, 26 people received their doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 12% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#15

Iowa State University

Ames, Iowa
26 Yearly Graduations
38% Women

The 15th most popular school in the country for mathematics and statistics majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Iowa State University. Roughly 31,800 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,324 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,140 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at Iowa State University awarded 26 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year.

#15

Pennsylvania State University - University Park

University Park, Pennsylvania
26 Yearly Graduations
27% Women
12% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Pennsylvania State University - University Park is the 15th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 89,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,400 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $23,189 per year. The mathematics and statistics program at Pennsylvania State University - University Park awarded 26 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 27% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.

#20

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
25 Yearly Graduations
12% Women
8% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

Harvard University is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in mathematics and statistics. Each year, around 30,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $51,143 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $50,928 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 25 doctor's degrees were handed out to mathematics and statistics majors at Harvard. Around 8% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 12% were women.

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 1,149
Statistics 456
Applied Mathematics 315
Other Statistics 30
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to mathematics and statistics that offer doctor’s degrees.

Major Annual Degrees Awarded
Engineering 10,936
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 7,594
Physical Sciences 5,726
Agriculture 4,273
Computer & Information Sciences 2,584

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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