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Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts

1,552 students earned Math degrees in Massachusetts in the 2020-2021 year.

As a degree choice, Mathematics is the 22nd most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Massachusetts

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,369
Master’s Degree 83
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 65
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 65
Associate Degree 27
Post-Master’s Certificate 8
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 8

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 14.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.6%
  • White: 46.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 25.5%
  • Other Races: 6.5%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Massachusetts

There are 35,250 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 Massachusetts

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $92,200, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

260 Degrees in Major Awarded
80% Graduation Rate
31,642 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 90% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 81%.

143 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
11,254 Total Students

75% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. Graduates earn an average $112,623 after graduation. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

138 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
32,718 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 73%. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $58,876 a year. The 1.40% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill
89 Degrees in Major Awarded
92% Graduation Rate
14,934 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1. 66% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Boston College.

88 Degrees in Major Awarded
88% Graduation Rate
22,905 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 75%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 82% of students receive it. This private institution charges an average net price of $29,714.

#6

Harvard University

Cambridge
81 Degrees in Major Awarded
98% Graduation Rate
30,391 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. 5 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#7

Williams College

Williamstown
72 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
1,987 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The full-time teacher rate is 85%. Of all the students who attend this school, 62% get financial aid.

62 Degrees in Major Awarded
63% Graduation Rate
18,150 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 91% of students receive it. The full-time teacher rate is 64%.

#9

Tufts University

Medford
55 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
12,219 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $37,494. Grads earn an average early-career salary of $54,590 after earning their degree at this institution. It takes the average student 4.07 years to graduate.

#10

Amherst College

Amherst
50 Degrees in Major Awarded
93% Graduation Rate
1,745 Total Students

This private school has an average net price of $21,657. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at Amherst. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $54,333 a year.

Mathematics Careers in MA

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title MA Job Growth MA Median Salary
Statisticians 36% $101,020
Natural Sciences Managers 13% $164,590
Mathematical Science Professors 13% $75,910
High School Teachers 11% $77,830

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

Major Annual Graduates in MA
Applied Mathematics 923
Statistics 234
Other Statistics 11

View all majors related to Mathematics

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