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Mathematics & Statistics at Portland State University

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Mathematics & Statistics at Portland State University

What traits are you looking for in a mathematics and statistics school? To help you decide if Portland State University is right for you, we've gathered the following information about the school's mathematics and statistics program.

Portland State University is located in Portland, Oregon and approximately 23,640 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 81 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.

Portland State University Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
  • Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

Portland State University Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

There were 2 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Portland State University

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Portland State University.

Portland State University Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

47% Women
10% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
Of the 81 students who graduated with a master’s in mathematics and statistics from Portland State University in 2021, 53% were men and 47% were women.

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Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from Portland State University, 54% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Portland State University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 2
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 5
White 44
International Students 26
Other Races/Ethnicities 3

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 Portland State University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 47
Mathematics 22
Statistics 14
Applied Statistics 2

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 OR, the home state for Portland State University.

Occupation Jobs in OR Average Salary in OR
High School Teachers 10,390 $72,640
Financial Analysts 2,390 $92,640
Financial Specialists 1,880 $71,980
Natural Sciences Managers 1,250 $109,610
Biological Scientists 770 $69,930

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.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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