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Mathematics in Rhode Island

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Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

113 students earned Math degrees in Rhode Island in the 2020-2021 year.

In this state, Mathematics is the 51st most popular major out of a total 201 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Rhode Island

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 85
Master’s Degree 22
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 6
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 6

Gender Distribution

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

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of math majors in Rhode Island is as follows:

  • Asian: 4.4%
  • Black or African American: 2.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.4%
  • White: 62.8%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 14.2%
  • Other Races: 11.5%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Rhode Island

There are 4,790 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 Rhode Island

Math grads earn an average of $90,640 in the state and $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 6 colleges in Rhode Island that offer math degrees. Learn about the most popular 6 below:

42 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
17,649 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. Of all the students who attend this school, 98% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.28 years to graduate.

#2

Brown University

Providence
30 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
9,948 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.15 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $29,544. The 0.80% student loan default rate is lower than average.

#3

Providence College

Providence
28 Degrees in Major Awarded
86% Graduation Rate
4,821 Total Students

11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. It takes the average student 4.04 years to graduate. The student loan default rate of 1.80% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments.

#4

Rhode Island College

Providence
8 Degrees in Major Awarded
50% Graduation Rate
7,072 Total Students

The full-time teacher rate is 100%. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 7.50%. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.

3 Degrees in Major Awarded
72% Graduation Rate
2,771 Total Students

It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. In their early career, Salve Regina grads earn an average salary of $47,306. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 1.40%.

2 Degrees in Major Awarded
70% Graduation Rate
4,702 Total Students

Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $51,017 a year. The student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 3.70%.

Mathematics Careers in RI

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title RI Job Growth RI Median Salary
Statisticians 67% $0
Mathematicians 33% $79,660
Natural Sciences Managers 11% $124,430
Mathematical Science Professors 4% $97,040
High School Teachers 3% $73,460

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

Major Annual Graduates in RI
Applied Mathematics 183
Statistics 7

View all majors related to Mathematics

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