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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Mathematics & Statistics is the #14 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 2,808 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 85 schools in Pennsylvania to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.

Check out the mathematics and statistics bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our 2023 rankings named Carnegie Mellon University the most popular school in Pennsylvania for mathematics and statistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

About 49% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 51% are male.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 136 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Pitt, 64% are male and 36% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#3

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Out of the 85 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pennsylvania landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 40% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 60% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Pennsylvania Report

#4

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 48 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Villanova, 54% are male and 46% are female.

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#5

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Temple University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Pennsylvania. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 39% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

Women make up 40% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#7

Bryn Mawr College

Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Bryn Mawr is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr.

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#8

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Swarthmore is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Swarthmore.

Of the 36 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Swarthmore, 67% are male and 33% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Swarthmore College Report

#9

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large suburb of Moon Township, RMU is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Women make up 56% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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Franklin and Marshall College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the small city of Lancaster, Franklin and Marshall is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

Of the 34 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Franklin and Marshall, 47% are male and 53% are female.

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#11

Haverford College

Haverford, PA

Haverford College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #11 on the list. Located in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

About 35% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 65% are male.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #12 on the list. Located in the distant town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 33% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also popular but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania award.

Rank College Location
13 Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville, PA
13 Lehigh University Bethlehem, PA
15 Dickinson College Carlisle, PA
15 Drexel University Philadelphia, PA
17 Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA
17 Ursinus College Collegeville, PA

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,174
New York 5,092
Maryland 1,009
Delaware 96
District of Columbia 469

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Computer & Information Sciences 254,454
Engineering 198,468
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 177,778
Engineering Technologies 85,188
Physical Sciences 50,306

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 26 schools only.

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of the rest of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
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