Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
If you plan to study Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Get started with the following essential facts.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is in Cambridge, MA.
In the most recent year for which we have data, 199 mathematics degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
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Online & Distance Learning at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Many students take online classes at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Among 11,886 students, 46 (0%) studied exclusively online and 0 (0%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics Rankings at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Rankings can help you compare Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Massachusetts | #1 of 17 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | New England (Region) | #2 of 37 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #3 of 462 |
| Best Value | Massachusetts | #4 of 17 |
| Best Value | New England (Region) | #5 of 37 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #273 of 460 |
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Graduates of Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Mathematics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $82,796 |
| 2 years | $117,572 |
| 3 years | $155,540 |
| 4 years | $180,882 |
| 5 years | $226,193 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mathematics graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology earn a median of $180,882, compared with $156,337 for all Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduates — about 16% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics graduates from Massachusetts Institute of Technology is $10,003.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mathematics graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, broken down by degree level.
Looking at the program as a whole, Mathematics graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology are 37% women (74) and 63% men (125).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Of the 173 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 40% were women (69) and 60% were men (104).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 28 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Black / African American | 7 |
| Asian | 71 |
| Two or More Races | 9 |
| International (Nonresident) | 35 |
| Unknown | 11 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 57% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, higher than the national average of 33%.*
Mathematics Doctoral Program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Among the 26 doctoral mathematics graduates at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 19% were women (5) and 81% were men (21).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 9 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 4 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 11 |
Minority students account for 23% of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Massachusetts Institute of Technology, above the national average of 15%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Massachusetts Institute of Technology
This Mathematics program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology offers more specialized concentrations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 199 |
Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology pursue many career paths. Here are the best-paid careers for Mathematics 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 |
| 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
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
More about our data sources and methodologies.