Below are the key facts about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the diversity of these students, average starting salaries, and more. See how MSU ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics & statistics.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering mathematics & statistics. Specifically, it ranked #183 out of 513 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #4 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University handed out 104 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Mathematics & Statistics graduates with a bachelor’s degree from MSU report a median salary of $63,761 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
To complete a bachelor’s at MSU, mathematics & statistics graduates take on a median debt of $23,562 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 62% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 38% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 10 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 65 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 17 |
| Other Races | 3 |
For the most recent academic year available, 50% of mathematics & statistics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics master’s degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a master’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 10 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 76% of mathematics & statistics doctoral degrees went to men and 24% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics doctoral degree graduates at MSU are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 56% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a doctoral in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 14 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Michigan State University.
This mathematics & statistics program at MSU includes the following concentrations:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 85 |
| Statistics | 44 |
| Applied Mathematics | 16 |