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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Mathematics & Statistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

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

UMass Amherst is located in Amherst, Massachusetts and approximately 31,642 students attend the school each year.

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.

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

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

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at UMass Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

20% Women
13% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 80% of mathematics & statistics master's degrees went to men and 20% went to women.

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Of the students who received a mathematics & statistics master's degree from UMass Amherst, 53% 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 University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 24
International Students 15
Other Races/Ethnicities 2

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

The following mathematics & statistics concentations are available at University of Massachusetts Amherst. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at University of Massachusetts Amherst. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Applied Mathematics 25
Mathematics 18

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics & 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 MA, the home state for University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Occupation Jobs in MA Average Salary in MA
High School Teachers 26,420 $80,020
Financial Analysts 13,400 $105,540
Biological Scientists 4,470 $84,790
Natural Sciences Managers 4,040 $183,490
Statisticians 3,090 $108,670

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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