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Mathematics & Statistics at Cornell University

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

Cornell is located in Ithaca, New York and approximately 23,620 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 67 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.

Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

There were 22 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Cornell

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Cornell University.

Cornell Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

48% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 67 students who earned a master's degree in Mathematics & Statistics from Cornell in 2020-2021, 52% were men and 48% were women.

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

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 1
White 8
International Students 47
Other Races/Ethnicities 4

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

Mathematics & Statistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Cornell University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 57
Mathematics 21
Applied Mathematics 11

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 Cornell University.

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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