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Mathematics at Vanderbilt University

Mathematics at Vanderbilt University

If you plan to study Mathematics, you may want to check out the program at Vanderbilt University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Vanderbilt University is located in Nashville, TN.

During the most recent reporting year, 156 mathematics degrees were granted at Vanderbilt University.

Studying Online at Vanderbilt University

Many students take online classes at Vanderbilt University. Of 13,575 students, 652 (5%) studied exclusively online and 666 (5%) took at least some classes online.

Mathematics Rankings at Vanderbilt University

Rankings can help you compare Vanderbilt University’s Mathematics program against other schools offering the same major.

Master’s-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 462
Best Value Tennessee #4 of 7
Best Value Southeast (Region) #39 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #252 of 460

Doctoral-Level Rankings

Ranking Scope Rank
Best Schools (Quality) Southeast (Region) #1 of 75
Best Schools (Quality) Tennessee #1 of 7
Best Schools (Quality) Nationwide #4 of 462
Best Value Tennessee #4 of 7
Best Value Southeast (Region) #39 of 74
Best Value Nationwide #252 of 460

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Vanderbilt University

Students who complete Vanderbilt University’s Mathematics program earn the following amounts (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):

Median earnings by years after graduation for Mathematics at Vanderbilt University
Years After Graduation Median Earnings
1 year $76,609
2 years $80,309
3 years $95,754
4 years $125,955
5 years $140,068

Is this above or below average for the school? At the four-year mark, Mathematics graduates from Vanderbilt University report median earnings of $125,955, compared with $102,170 for all Vanderbilt University graduates — about 23% higher than the school-wide median.

Mathematics earnings compared with all majors at Vanderbilt University

Median Debt at Graduation

Median student loan debt for Mathematics graduates from Vanderbilt University is $10,000.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the student demographics for Mathematics graduates at Vanderbilt University, broken down by degree level.

Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at Vanderbilt University are 37% women (57) and 63% men (99).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Vanderbilt University

Of the 148 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at Vanderbilt University, 38% were women (56) and 62% were men (92).

Vanderbilt University gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 49
Hispanic / Latino 11
Black / African American 5
Asian 39
Two or More Races 11
International (Nonresident) 32
Unknown 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Vanderbilt University

Minority students account for 45% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, above the national average of 33%.*

Mathematics Master’s Program at Vanderbilt University

Among the 1 master’s mathematics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 0% were women (0) and 100% were men (1).

Vanderbilt University gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
International (Nonresident) 1
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Vanderbilt University

Mathematics Doctoral Program at Vanderbilt University

Among the 7 doctoral mathematics degrees awarded at Vanderbilt University, 14% were women (1) and 86% were men (6).

Vanderbilt University gender breakdown of Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University.

Race / Ethnicity Number of Graduates
White 3
Two or More Races 1
International (Nonresident) 3
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Vanderbilt University

Minority students account for 14% of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Vanderbilt University, lower than the national average of 15%.*

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Vanderbilt University

This Mathematics program at Vanderbilt University breaks down into more specific concentrations:

Concentration Graduates
General Mathematics 156

Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Students who finish Mathematics program at Vanderbilt University work across a variety of fields. Below are the best-paid careers for Mathematics 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
Bioinformatics Technicians $121,896
Biostatisticians $121,594
Clinical Research Coordinators $110,931
Data Scientists $106,295
Clinical Data Managers $99,475
Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education $77,927

References

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