by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about the program, including rankings, popularity, diversity, and earnings. See how MSU stacks up against peers offering mathematics.
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MSU holds a strong position among schools offering mathematics. Specifically, it ranked #162 out of 355 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Michigan.
During the most recent reporting year, Michigan State University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
Mathematics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $54,324 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, mathematics graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Among recent graduates, 50% of mathematics master’s degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of mathematics master’s degree graduates at MSU were White. Roughly 100% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 0 |
| Other Races | 0 |
In the most recent graduating class, 79% of mathematics doctoral degrees went to men and 21% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics doctoral degree graduates at MSU were Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 50% 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.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 6 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 7 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Here are the demographics of the mathematics majors at Michigan State University.