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Mathematics at Northwestern University

Mathematics at Northwestern University

If you are interested in studying Mathematics, take a look at what Northwestern University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Northwestern University sits in Evanston, IL.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 61 mathematics degrees were granted at Northwestern University.

Online Class Availability 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 Rankings at Northwestern University

Use these rankings to compare Northwestern University’s Mathematics program to other colleges that offer this major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 462
Best Value Illinois #12 of 13
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #46 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #378 of 460

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Great Lakes (Region) #1 of 55
Best Schools (Quality) Illinois #1 of 13
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #9 of 462
Best Value Illinois #12 of 13
Best Value Great Lakes (Region) #46 of 55
Best Value Nationwide #378 of 460

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Northwestern University

Those who finish Northwestern University’s Mathematics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics at Northwestern University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $68,815
2 years $75,518
3 years $76,013
4 years $85,521
5 years $119,511

How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mathematics 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.

Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at Northwestern University

Median Debt at Graduation

The median debt for Mathematics graduates from Northwestern University stands at $12,418.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Take a look at the composition of Mathematics graduates at Northwestern University, by degree type.

Looking at the program as a whole, Mathematics graduates at Northwestern University are 34% women (21) and 66% men (40).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Northwestern University

Of the 57 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at Northwestern University, 35% were women (20) and 65% were men (37).

Northwestern 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 Northwestern University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 22
Hispanic / Latino 3
Asian 14
Two or More Races 3
International (Nonresident) 13
Unknown 2
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Northwestern University

Minority students account for 35% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern University, higher than the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Doctoral Program at Northwestern University

Of the 4 doctoral mathematics degrees awarded at Northwestern University, 25% were women (1) and 75% were men (3).

Northwestern University gender breakdown of Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

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

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Northwestern 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 Northwestern University

The Mathematics program at Northwestern University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 61

Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Those who complete Mathematics program at Northwestern University go on to a range of careers. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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