by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of the program, including its ranking, popularity, student demographics, and graduate outcomes. Find out how Northwestern University stacks up against peers offering mathematics & statistics.
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Northwestern University is in the top 10% of the country for mathematics & statistics. More specifically it was ranked #21 out of 513 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #1 in Illinois.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University handed out 150 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Mathematics & Statistics students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,521 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, mathematics & statistics graduates take on a median debt of $13,209 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Average full-time tuition and fees are listed in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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In the most recent graduating class, 56% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 44% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Roughly 37% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 43 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 31 |
| Other Races | 13 |
Among recent graduates, 55% of mathematics & statistics master’s degrees went to men and 45% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics master’s degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. Approximately 69% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 9 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 29 |
| Other Races | 0 |
For the most recent academic year available, 77% of mathematics & statistics doctoral degrees went to men and 23% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics doctoral degree graduates at Northwestern University are Non-Resident Alien. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a doctoral in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 5 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 8 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Review the following statistics on the composition of the mathematics & statistics majors at Northwestern University.
The mathematics & statistics program at Northwestern University breaks down into the following more specific areas of study:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 73 |
| Applied Mathematics | 71 |
| Mathematics | 61 |