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About Mathematics and Statistics

A program with a general synthesis of mathematics and statistics or a specialization which draws from mathematics and statistics. Includes instruction in calculus, linear algebra, numerical analysis and partial differential equations, discrete mathematics, probability theory, statistics, computing, and other related topics.

For all the 489 degrees awarded in Mathematics and Statistics annually, the majority of them are Bachelors degree. Out of the 270 students earning degrees at the Bachelors degree level across the US, 59% percent identify as men and 41% percent identify as women. Though students at schools all over the country study Mathematics and Statistics, Georgia has the most graduates. The average starting salary for a graduate with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Statistics is $53,700.

Popularity of Mathematics and Statistics Degrees in the U.S.
This heat map represents the states that have the highest percent of Mathematics and Statistics degrees compared to all other degrees awarded in that state.
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Careers

For Mathematics and Statistics majors, some of the most in demand careers include Data Scientists, Natural Sciences Managers and Actuaries. Additionally, Mathematics and Statistics graduates may land a high-paying job, such as Natural Sciences Managers or Actuaries.

Top Paying Careers

These are the highest paying careers for Mathematics and Statistics majors.

Most In-Demand Careers

These are the careers in highest demand for Mathematics and Statistics majors.

Student Demographics

Total Students
270
Female Students
111 (41%)
Male Students
159 (58%)
White (114, 42%)
U.S. Nonresident (75, 28%)
Asian (37, 14%)
Hispanic or Latino (15, 6%)
Two or more races (11, 4%)
Race/ethnicity unknown (10, 4%)
Black or African American (8, 3%)
American Indian or Alaska Native (0, <1%)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander (0, <1%)

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