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Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University

Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University

If you are interested in studying Mathematics & Statistics, consider the program at Boston University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Boston University sits in Boston, MA.

Online Class Availability at Boston University

Many students take online classes at Boston University. Among 37,737 students, 5,423 (14%) studied exclusively online and 1,354 (4%) took at least some classes online.

Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Boston University

These rankings give you a sense of how Boston University’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #9 of 44
Best Value Massachusetts #10 of 21
Best Value New England (Region) #21 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #40 of 513
Best Value Nationwide #403 of 508

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #7 of 21
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #9 of 44
Best Value Massachusetts #10 of 21
Best Value New England (Region) #21 of 44
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #40 of 513
Best Value Nationwide #403 of 508

Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Boston University

Graduates of Boston University’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $43,129
2 years $72,405
3 years $60,190
4 years $68,307
5 years $71,541

Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Boston University report median earnings of $68,307, compared with $86,455 for all Boston University graduates — about 21% lower than the school-wide median.

Mathematics & Statistics earnings compared with all majors at Boston University

Median Debt at Graduation

Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Boston University is $19,750.

Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates

Those who complete Mathematics & Statistics program at Boston University pursue many career paths. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics majors, ordered by median annual salary:

Occupation Nationwide Median Wage
Water Resource Specialists $179,716
Business Intelligence Analysts $143,840
Natural Sciences Managers $132,227
Statisticians $130,349
Financial Risk Specialists $127,364
Financial Quantitative Analysts $126,371
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Survey Researchers $108,538

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