Mathematics & Statistics at Portland State University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at Portland State University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Portland State University sits in Portland, OR.
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Online & Distance Learning at Portland State University
Distance learning is available at Portland State University. Of 19,951 students, 3,460 (17%) studied exclusively online and 7,027 (35%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Portland State University
Rankings can help you compare Portland State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program against other schools offering the same major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Oregon | #1 of 4 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Oregon | #4 of 4 |
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #124 of 144 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 513 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Far Western (Region) | #104 of 143 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Far Western (Region) | #124 of 144 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #210 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #444 of 513 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Portland State University
Those who finish Portland 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 | $35,768 |
| 2 years | $43,798 |
| 3 years | $49,045 |
| 4 years | $63,659 |
| 5 years | $68,456 |
How does this compare to the school overall? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Portland State University earn a median of $63,659, compared with $56,923 for all Portland State University graduates — about 12% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Portland State University is $26,480.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at Portland State University go on to a range of careers. Here are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, 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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