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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina

1,534 Mathematics & Statistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mathematics & Statistics is the 18th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in North Carolina

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Bachelor’s Degree 1,096
Master’s Degree 334
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6
Post-Master’s Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a mathematics and statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics and statistics majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 11.2%
  • Black or African American: 5.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 4.1%
  • White: 49.4%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 23.9%
  • Other Races: 5.7%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in North Carolina

In this state, there are 45,810 people employed in jobs related to a mathematics and statistics degree, compared to 1,734,280 nationwide.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in North Carolina

A typical salary for a mathematics and statistics grad in the state is $81,470, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.34 years. The student loan default rate of 2.00% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. The full-time teacher rate is 87%.

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

A typical student attending UNC Chapel Hill will pay a net price of $12,469. 13 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. The student loan default rate is 1.40% which is lower than average.

#3

Duke University

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

92% of the teachers are full time. It takes the average student 4.08 years to graduate. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $77,260 a year.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 74% get financial aid. The student loan default rate of 4.40% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. In their early career, UNC Charlotte grads earn an average salary of $42,249.

#5

Wake Forest University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1. It takes the average student 4.06 years to graduate. This private school has an average net price of $32,845.

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

A typical student attending Appalachian State will pay a net price of $13,989. The student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. 68% of students get financical aid.

38 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
7,117 Total Students

The average student takes 4.05 years to complete their degree at Elon. An average student at Elon will pay a net price of $38,122. The 1.20% student loan default rate is lower than average.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 17 to 1. A typical student attending UNCW will pay a net price of $19,136.

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

Of all the students who attend this school, 87% get financial aid. It takes the average student 4.42 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.30%.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.44 years. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 5.10%. The student to faculty ratio is 19 to 1.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in NC

Some of the careers mathematics and statistics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Statisticians 42% $96,290
Actuaries 36% $110,510
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Financial Specialists 14% $67,040
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,890
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Survey Researchers 4% $75,030
Economists 0% $80,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics and statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Computer & Information Sciences 5,558
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 5,375
Engineering 5,126
Engineering Technologies 2,073
Physical Sciences 1,594
Natural Resources & Conservation 1,277
Agriculture 1,254
Architecture/Urban Planning 301

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