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Mathematics at Harvard University

Mathematics at Harvard University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Harvard University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.

Harvard University is located in Cambridge, MA.

During the most recent reporting year, 106 mathematics degrees were awarded at Harvard University.

Online Class Availability at Harvard University

Distance learning is available at Harvard University. Of 30,259 students, 7,584 (25%) studied exclusively online and 1,603 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Mathematics Rankings at Harvard University

Rankings can help you compare Harvard University’s Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 17
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #9 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #219 of 460

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Value Massachusetts #2 of 17
Best Value New England (Region) #2 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Massachusetts #6 of 17
Best Schools (Quality) New England (Region) #9 of 37
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #43 of 462
Best Value Nationwide #219 of 460

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mathematics graduates at Harvard University, broken down by degree level.

Program-wide, Mathematics graduates at Harvard University are 27% women (29) and 73% men (77).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Harvard University

Of the 95 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Harvard University, 27% were women (26) and 73% were men (69).

Harvard University gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 24
Hispanic / Latino 10
Black / African American 3
Asian 31
Two or More Races 5
International (Nonresident) 22
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Harvard University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 52% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Harvard University, above the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at Harvard University

Among the 5 master’s mathematics degrees awarded at Harvard University, 40% were women (2) and 60% were men (3).

Harvard University gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
Hispanic / Latino 1
Asian 2
International (Nonresident) 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Harvard University

Racial-ethnic minorities make up 60% of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Harvard University, higher than the national average of 20%.*

Mathematics Doctoral Program at Harvard University

Of the 6 doctoral mathematics graduates at Harvard University, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).

Harvard University gender breakdown of Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Harvard University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 2
International (Nonresident) 4
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Harvard University

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Harvard University

This Mathematics program at Harvard University includes the following sub-specializations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 106

Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at Harvard University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the highest-paying careers for Mathematics graduates, 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
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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