Mathematics & Statistics at Northern Illinois University
If you plan to study mathematics and statistics, take a look at what Northern Illinois University has to offer and decide if the program is a good match for you. Get started with the following essential facts.NIU is located in Dekalb, Illinois and approximately 16,769 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 12 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.
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NIU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
NIU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
There were 5 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #109 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at NIU
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Northern Illinois University.
NIU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from NIU, 58% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level. In the mathematics and statistics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 17% of degree recipients. That is 2% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Northern Illinois University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 1 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
White | 7 |
International Students | 3 |
Other Races/Ethnicities | 0 |
Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics majors may want to concentrate their studies in one of these areas. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Northern Illinois University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Mathematics | 10 |
Statistics | 6 |
Applied Mathematics | 1 |
Related Majors
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Physical Sciences
- Engineering Technologies
- Engineering
- Computer & Information Sciences
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 IL, the home state for Northern Illinois University.
Occupation | Jobs in IL | Average Salary in IL |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 43,720 | $72,370 |
Financial Analysts | 14,810 | $88,760 |
Financial Specialists | 4,500 | $93,200 |
Mathematical Science Professors | 2,480 | $66,600 |
Actuaries | 1,950 | $110,430 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Andy McMurray under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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