Mathematics & Statistics at Purdue University-Main Campus
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at Purdue University-Main Campus. Get started with the following essential facts.
Purdue University-Main Campus is in West Lafayette, IN.
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Online Class Availability at Purdue University-Main Campus
Many students take online classes at Purdue University-Main Campus. Of 58,658 students, 4,902 (8%) studied exclusively online and 16,751 (29%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Purdue University-Main Campus
Use these rankings to compare Purdue University-Main Campus’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 508 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Indiana | #3 of 9 |
| Best Value | Indiana | #5 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #6 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #11 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #77 of 513 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #156 of 508 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus
Those who finish Purdue University-Main Campus’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 | $62,476 |
| 2 years | $52,126 |
| 3 years | $70,829 |
| 4 years | $90,328 |
| 5 years | $97,489 |
How does this compare to the school overall? At the four-year mark, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus earn a median of $90,328, compared with $79,539 for all Purdue University-Main Campus graduates — about 14% higher than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Purdue University-Main Campus is $19,160.
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Those who complete Mathematics & Statistics program at Purdue University-Main Campus pursue many career paths. Here are the top-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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