by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Purdue-West Lafayette. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #2 out of 7 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Purdue-West Lafayette highly for mathematics & statistics, coming in at #112 out of 518 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 112 of 518 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Indiana | 3 of 9 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 15 of 60 |
Here is each degree level available for mathematics & statistics at Purdue-West Lafayette, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 300 |
| Master’s | 36 |
| Doctoral | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate | 6 |
The mathematics & statistics field at Purdue-West Lafayette breaks down into these majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 273 |
| Mathematics | 91 |
| Applied Mathematics | 20 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Purdue University-Main Campus handed out 300 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Purdue-West Lafayette is a solid choice among schools offering mathematics & statistics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #2 out of 7 schools by College Factual.
Mathematics & Statistics students who finish a bachelor’s at Purdue-West Lafayette go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $90,328 a year. This is higher than $79,539, the median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Purdue-West Lafayette, mathematics & statistics students accumulate a median of $19,160 in student loans. This is lower than $19,849, the typical median for all majors at Purdue-West Lafayette.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
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Among recent graduates, 68% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 32% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Purdue-West Lafayette were White. Approximately 43% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University-Main Campus with a bachelor’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 57 |
| Black or African American | 4 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18 |
| White | 130 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 72 |
| Other Races | 19 |
Graduate study is also available at Purdue-West Lafayette. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 36 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 42 |
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 6 |
