Mathematics & Statistics at Michigan State University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, consider the program at Michigan State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Michigan State University is located in East Lansing, MI.
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Studying Online at Michigan State University
Many students take online classes at Michigan State University. Among 52,089 students, 2,681 (5%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 24,643 (47%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Michigan State University
Use these rankings to compare Michigan State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 60 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #4 of 9 |
| Best Value | Michigan | #9 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #24 of 60 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #44 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #183 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #347 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Michigan State University
Students who complete Michigan State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $50,183 |
| 2 years | $39,153 |
| 3 years | $45,303 |
| 4 years | $63,761 |
| 5 years | $78,294 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Michigan State University take home a median $63,761, compared with $69,754 for all Michigan State University graduates — about 9% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Michigan State University is $23,562.
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at Michigan State University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-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 |
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
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