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Mathematics Schools in Illinois

In 2020-2021, 1,071 students earned their Math degrees in IL.

A Mathematics major is the 34th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Illinois

Math majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 834
Master’s Degree 168
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 69
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 69
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 69

Gender Distribution

In Illinois, a math major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of math majors in Illinois is as follows:

  • Asian: 10.9%
  • Black or African American: 3.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 9.3%
  • White: 42.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 28.7%
  • Other Races: 5.5%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Illinois

There are 50,020 people in the state and 1,205,580 people in the nation working in math jobs.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in Illinois

In this state, math grads earn an average of $89,040. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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

220 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
17,834 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 80% are considered full time. This private school has an average net price of $28,517. Of all the students who attend this school, 57% get financial aid.

214 Degrees in Major Awarded
84% Graduation Rate
52,679 Total Students

A typical student attending UIUC will pay a net price of $14,321. Most students complete their degree in 4.21 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.30%.

114 Degrees in Major Awarded
69% Graduation Rate
20,720 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 19 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $47,399 a year. Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $20,830.

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

The average student takes 4.13 years to complete their degree at Northwestern. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 66% of students receive it. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 84% are considered full time.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
33,518 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 72%. The average student takes 4.51 years to complete their degree at UIC.

51 Degrees in Major Awarded
46% Graduation Rate
16,769 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.60 years to graduate. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1.

36 Degrees in Major Awarded
21% Graduation Rate
7,119 Total Students

90% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. In their early career, Northeastern Illinois University grads earn an average salary of $39,609.

#8

DePaul University

Chicago
31 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
21,922 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,054 a year. An average student at DePaul will pay a net price of $31,174. 17 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

29 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
16,893 Total Students

14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 2.70% which is lower than average. 99% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
47% Graduation Rate
12,860 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 16 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 93% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 72%.

Mathematics Careers in IL

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title IL Job Growth IL Median Salary
Statisticians 31% $82,830
Mathematicians 29% $104,050
Natural Sciences Managers 4% $113,180
High School Teachers 4% $67,680
Mathematical Science Professors 2% $57,330

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to math.

Major Annual Graduates in IL
Statistics 959
Applied Mathematics 622
19
Other Statistics 4

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