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Mathematics & Statistics in Illinois

Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Illinois

In 2022-2023, 2,443 students earned their Mathematics & Statistics degrees in IL.

A Mathematics & Statistics major is the 15th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in Illinois

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,375
Master’s Degree 939
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 125
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 125
Post-Master’s Certificate 4
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 4

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a mathematics & statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics & statistics majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 15.5%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 6.0%
  • White: 29.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 44.2%
  • Other Races: 3.4%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in Illinois

There are 73,840 people in the state and 1,734,280 people in the nation working in mathematics & statistics jobs.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in Illinois

A typical salary for a mathematics & statistics grad in the state is $89,040, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Illinois that offer mathematics & statistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

863 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

This public school has an average net price of $16,109. It takes the average student 4.21 years to graduate. 73% of the teachers are full time.

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797 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $20,531. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 5 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 56% of students receive it.

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201 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
22,603 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $25,057. Of all the students who attend this school, 58% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.13 years.

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114 Degrees in Major Awarded
68% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. It takes the average student 4.32 years to graduate. 98% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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DePaul University

Chicago
108 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

49% of the teachers are full time. The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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104 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $11,139. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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69 Degrees in Major Awarded
48% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 70% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

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49 Degrees in Major Awarded
76% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

50% of the teachers are full time. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 99% of students receive it.

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36 Degrees in Major Awarded
23% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

9 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 57% are considered full time. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,209.

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35 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
7,490 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1. 94% of students get financical aid. The average student takes 4.39 years to complete their degree at WIU.

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Mathematics & Statistics Careers in IL

Some of the careers mathematics & statistics majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Financial Analysts 7% $79,310

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics & statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Engineering 6,581
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,068
Agriculture 1,803
Physical Sciences 1,686
Engineering Technologies 1,478
Natural Resources & Conservation 596
Architecture/Urban Planning 522
Science Technologies 34

View all majors related to Mathematics & Statistics

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