Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degrees
A master’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics is offered at 1,374 colleges in the United States, where you can earn amaster’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics. This degree is more popular with male students, and about18% were students from underrepresented racial-ethnic groups. Also, 56.0% of Mathematics & Statistics graduates were international students.
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Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors
In the most recent reporting year, 47,270 students earned theirMathematics & Statistics majors across all award levels. The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in Mathematics & Statistics at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Certificate | 10 |
| Associate’s Degree | 4,433 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 27,586 |
| Master’s Degree (this page) | 13,174 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 2,054 |
Earnings of Mathematics & Statistics Majors With Master’s Degrees (All Award Levels)
The median salary for graduates holding amaster’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics of $69,956 four years after graduation. These figures are reported program-wide, across all award levels.
However, this can depend on a number of factors, such as where you live and the number of years of experience you have.
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $58,194 |
| 4 years | $69,956 |
| 5 years | $81,225 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study earnings tracker (program-wide, all award levels).
Student Debt (All Award Levels)
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for Mathematics & Statistics students with their master’s degree.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue master’s degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. About 62.7% of graduates in this field are men.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 7,643 |
| Women | 4,555 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of Mathematics & Statistics graduates is as follows:
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Grads | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,127 | 25.6% |
| Asian | 894 | 7.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 628 | 5.1% |
| Black or African American | 258 | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 9 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 193 | 1.6% |
| Race Unknown | 252 | 2.1% |
| International Students | 6,831 | 56.0% |
This degree is very popular with international students. Around 56.0% of graduates are in this category.
See the minority definition in the References below.
Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Programs for Master’s Degrees
There are 1,577 colleges that offer a master’s degree in Mathematics & Statistics. Learn more about the most popular below:
University of California-Los Angeles tops the list of the most popular schools in the U.S. for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 900 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 775 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Columbia University in the City of New York is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 742 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Santa Barbara comes in at #4 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 708 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
New York University is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 686 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-San Diego is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 605 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Berkeley comes in at #7 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 584 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Washington-Seattle Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 558 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Texas comes in at #9 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 555 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of Wisconsin-Madison comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 546 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor comes in at #11 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 535 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
Stony Brook University comes in at #12 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 523 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
The University of Texas at Austin comes in at #13 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 515 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Johns Hopkins University comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 513 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Davis is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 479 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of Chicago comes in at #16 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 475 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Carnegie Mellon University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. During the most recent year for which we have data, 401 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Graduates who complete their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics here go on to a median salary of $40,669.
University of California-Irvine is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. During the most recent year for which we have data, 386 people received their master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from this school. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Purdue University-Main Campus is a popular choice for Mathematics & Statistics majors seeking their master's degree. This school awarded 384 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill comes in at #20 on our list of the most popular colleges offering master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics. This school awarded 382 master's degrees in Mathematics & Statistics in the most recent reporting year. Data shows that graduates who hold this degree go on to make a median salary of $40,669.
Mathematics & Statistics Concentrations
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 25,518 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11,002 |
| Statistics | 9,603 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 575 |
| Applied Statistics | 572 |
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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 to obtain the percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)
- O*NET Online
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
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