Mathematics & Statistics at Stanford University
Every mathematics and statistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the mathematics and statistics program at Stanford University stacks up to those at other schools.Stanford is located in Stanford, California and has a total student population of 15,953. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 98 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.
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Stanford Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available
- Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
- Doctorate Degree in Mathematics & Statistics
Online Classes Are Available at Stanford
If you are a working student or have a busy schedule, you may want to consider taking online classes. While these classes used to be mostly populated by returning adults, more and more traditional students are turning to this option.
Are you one of the many who prefer to take online classes? Stanford offers distance education options for mathematics and statistics at the following degree levels:
- Master’s Degree
Stanford Mathematics & Statistics Rankings
There were 41 students who received their doctoral degrees in mathematics and statistics, making the school the #2 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at Stanford
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics and statistics majors at Stanford University.
Stanford Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program
In the mathematics and statistics master's program at this school, racial-ethnic minorities make up 22% of degree recipients. That is 7% better than the national average.*
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Stanford University with a master's in mathematics and statistics.
Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
---|---|
Asian | 17 |
Black or African American | 0 |
Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
White | 16 |
International Students | 59 |
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 Stanford University. A concentration may not be available for your level.
Concentration | Annual Degrees Awarded |
---|---|
Statistics | 60 |
Applied Mathematics | 58 |
Mathematics | 21 |
Related Majors
- Natural Resources & Conservation
- Engineering Technologies
- Physical Sciences
- Biological & Biomedical Sciences
- Computer & Information Sciences
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 CA, the home state for Stanford University.
Occupation | Jobs in CA | Average Salary in CA |
---|---|---|
High School Teachers | 112,960 | $80,510 |
Financial Analysts | 37,900 | $109,640 |
Financial Specialists | 19,100 | $80,720 |
Biological Scientists | 11,010 | $91,340 |
Natural Sciences Managers | 7,870 | $168,790 |
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.
- College Factual
- National Center for Education Statistics
- O*NET Online
- Image Credit: By Pere Joan under License
More about our data sources and methodologies.
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