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Mathematics Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 755 students earned their Math degrees in NC.

As a degree choice, Mathematics is the 35th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in North Carolina

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 646
Master’s Degree 70
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 34
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 34
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 5
Post-Master’s Certificate 5

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of math majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 8.5%
  • Black or African American: 8.5%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
  • White: 58.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 12.8%
  • Other Races: 6.4%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in North Carolina

There are 31,570 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 North Carolina

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $74,330, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

159 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. The average student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree at UNC Chapel Hill. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469.

87 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

In their early career, NC State grads earn an average salary of $50,971. Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

75 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $42,249 after earning their degree at this institution. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 20 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#4

Duke University

Durham
70 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 63% of students receive it. 92% of the teachers are full time.

41 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
20,023 Total Students

68% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. It takes the average student 4.31 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 3.60% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#6

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
34 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. An average student at Wake Forest University will pay a net price of $32,845. Graduates earn an average $60,081 after graduation.

26 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,136. Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years.

24 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 81%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1. 81% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

23 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

87% of students get financical aid. The student loan default rate is 5.30% which is lower than average. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation.

20 Degrees in Major Awarded
62% Graduation Rate
12,243 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $13,924. In their early career, WCU grads earn an average salary of $37,533. The 5.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

Mathematics Careers in NC

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Statisticians 42% $96,290
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,890
High School Teachers 8% $46,760

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

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Statistics 434
Applied Mathematics 323
Other Statistics 20
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