Mathematics at Washington University in St Louis
If you are interested in studying Mathematics, consider the program at Washington University in St Louis. We’ve gathered the following information to help you decide.
Washington University in St Louis is located in St. Louis, MO.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 52 mathematics degrees were granted at Washington University in St Louis.
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Studying Online at Washington University in St Louis
Many students take online classes at Washington University in St Louis. Of 16,357 students, 678 (4%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 713 (4%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics Rankings at Washington University in St Louis
Use these rankings to compare Washington University in St Louis’s Mathematics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 462 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 460 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Missouri | #1 of 7 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | The Plains States (Region) | #3 of 29 |
| Best Value | Missouri | #6 of 7 |
| Best Value | The Plains States (Region) | #21 of 29 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #34 of 462 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #339 of 460 |
Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Washington University in St Louis
Graduates of Washington University in St Louis’s Mathematics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $57,896 |
Median Debt at Graduation
Median student loan debt for Mathematics graduates from Washington University in St Louis is $18,700.
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Mathematics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, broken down by degree level.
Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at Washington University in St Louis are 17% women (9) and 83% men (43).
Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 30 bachelor’s mathematics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 17% were women (5) and 83% were men (25).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 18 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 1 |
| Asian | 5 |
| Two or More Races | 1 |
| International (Nonresident) | 5 |
Minority students account for 23% of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, below the national average of 33%.*
Mathematics Master’s Program at Washington University in St Louis
Among the 16 master’s mathematics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 19% were women (3) and 81% were men (13).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| International (Nonresident) | 9 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 19% of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis, below the national average of 20%.*
Mathematics Doctoral Program at Washington University in St Louis
Of the 6 doctoral mathematics graduates at Washington University in St Louis, 17% were women (1) and 83% were men (5).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics doctoral degree recipients at Washington University in St Louis.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 2 |
| International (Nonresident) | 4 |
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Washington University in St Louis
This Mathematics program at Washington University in St Louis includes the following sub-specializations:
| Concentration | Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 48 |
| Other Mathematics | 4 |
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics program at Washington University in St Louis go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mathematics majors, 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
- 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
More about our data sources and methodologies.