Doctor’s Degrees in Mathematics
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Education Levels of Math Majors
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 1,149 students earned their doctor's degree in math. This makes it the 26th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in math at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 21,425 |
| Associate Degree | 4,841 |
| Master’s Degree | 2,533 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,149 |
| Basic Certificate | 155 |
| Graduate Certificate | 82 |
| Undergraduate Certificate | 17 |
Earnings of Math Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in math is $64,552. This number may vary for a lot of reasons. For instance, you may decide to move to a location where people with your degree are rare and make more money. 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.
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 math. About 77.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 891 |
| Women | 258 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 406 |
| International Students | 565 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Math Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. 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 math majors at MIT. About 8% of this group were women, and 15% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for math 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 math program at University of California - Berkeley awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 21% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Texas A&M University - College Station comes in at #2 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. 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. The math program at Texas A&M University - College Station awarded 24 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 25% were women and 8% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 4th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor'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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 23 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at Purdue. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 17% were women.
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities comes in at #5 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. 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. The math program at University of Minnesota - Twin Cities awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 43% were women and 29% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for math 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, 21 people received their doctor's degree in math from UW - Madison. Around 5% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 19% were women.
The 5th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Florida State University. 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, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at Florida State. About 14% of this group were women, and 10% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 8th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Chicago. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. The math program at University of Chicago awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 8th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - Los Angeles. 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 math program at University of California - Los Angeles awarded 19 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 16% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Stanford University comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. 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, 18 people received their doctor's degree in math from Stanford. Of these students, 22% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of California - Irvine is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. 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. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at UC Irvine. Of these students, 11% were women and 17% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. 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. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in math from UW Seattle. Around 6% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 11% were women.
The 10th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Houston. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 people received their doctor's degree in math from UH. Around 11% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 28% were women.
Indiana University - Bloomington is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in math from IU Bloomington. Of these students, 29% were women and 12% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 14th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Utah. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. The math program at University of Utah awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 29% were women and 18% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. 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. The math program at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign awarded 17 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 35% were women and 35% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Michigan State University comes in at #17 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at Michigan State. About 13% of this group were women, and 13% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. 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. The math program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 6% were women.
The 19th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Auburn University. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 people received their doctor's degree in math from Auburn. Of these students, 13% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 20th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of California - San Diego. Roughly 39,500 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, 14 people received their doctor's degree in math from UCSD. Around 7% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 21% were women.
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| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Statistics | 456 |
| Applied Mathematics | 315 |
| Other Statistics | 30 |
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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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