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Mathematics & Statistics at Columbia University in the City of New York

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Mathematics & Statistics at Columbia University in the City of New York

What traits are you looking for in a mathematics and statistics school? To help you decide if Columbia University in the City of New York is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's mathematics and statistics program.

Columbia is located in New York, New York and approximately 30,135 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 638 students received their master's degree in mathematics and statistics.

Want to know more about the career opportunities in this field? Check out the Careers in Mathematics & Statistics section at the bottom of this page.

Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

There were 24 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Columbia

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Columbia University in the City of New York.

Columbia Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

53% Women
7% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 638 students earned a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from Columbia. About 53% of these graduates were women and the other 47% were men.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Columbia University in the City of New York with a master's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 35
Black or African American 3
Hispanic or Latino 3
White 35
International Students 544
Other Races/Ethnicities 18

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

If you plan to be a mathematics and statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Columbia University in the City of New York. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 618
Applied Mathematics 40
Mathematics 38

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics and statistics can lead to the following careers. Since job numbers and average salaries can vary by geographic location, we have only included the numbers for NY, the home state for Columbia University in the City of New York.

Occupation Jobs in NY Average Salary in NY
High School Teachers 74,830 $85,300
Financial Analysts 53,250 $137,270
Mathematical Science Professors 4,700 $105,070
Financial Specialists 4,450 $96,480
Actuaries 2,320 $150,950

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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