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Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

In 2020-2021, 1,302 students earned their Math degrees in PA.

A Mathematics major is the 38th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,117
Master’s Degree 90
Associate Degree 52
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

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

  • Asian: 7.2%
  • Black or African American: 2.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 56.1%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 24.2%
  • Other Races: 5.4%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Pennsylvania

There are 61,160 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 Pennsylvania

In this state, math grads earn an average of $85,180. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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

237 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $27,530. The student loan default rate is 4.00% which is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 15 to 1.

60 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $36,775. 92% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $87,824 a year.

#3

Villanova University

Villanova
59 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $43,577. The student loan default rate of 0.90% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.

57 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

77% of the teachers are full time. The 2.90% student loan default rate is lower than average. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 14 to 1.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

6 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $80,445 a year. Most students complete their degree in 4.12 years.

48 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The average student takes 4.34 years to complete their degree at WCUPA. The full-time teacher rate is 71%. 85% of students get financical aid.

44 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 87%. Of all the students who attend this school, 94% get financial aid. Most students complete their degree in 4.23 years.

#8

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr
42 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
1,634 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $34,118. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 8 to 1. 72% of students get financical aid.

#9

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore
36 Degrees in Major Awarded
94% Graduation Rate
1,437 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 91%. 63% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. The 0.70% student loan default rate is lower than average.

34 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
2,254 Total Students

This private institution charges an average net price of $30,911. Graduates earn an average $54,904 after graduation. 59% of students get financical aid.

Mathematics Careers in PA

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $77,310
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Statistics 722
Applied Mathematics 696
Other Statistics 57
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