Mathematics & Statistics at Northwestern University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at Northwestern University. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Northwestern University is in Evanston, IL.
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Online & Distance Learning at Northwestern University
Many students take online classes at Northwestern University. Of 23,856 students, 781 (3%) studied exclusively online and 1,509 (6%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Northwestern University
Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s Mathematics & Statistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 60 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 513 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 60 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #13 of 14 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #21 of 513 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #51 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #404 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Northwestern University
Graduates of Northwestern 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 | $69,782 |
| 2 years | $69,783 |
| 3 years | $76,013 |
| 4 years | $85,521 |
| 5 years | $119,511 |
Is this above or below average for the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Northwestern University earn a median of $85,521, compared with $111,206 for all Northwestern University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Typical debt at graduation for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Northwestern University stands at $13,209.
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics & Statistics program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. Here are 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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