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Mathematics at Washington University in St Louis

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.

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Mathematics Bachelor's degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Washington University in St Louis

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Mathematics Master's degree recipients

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 diversity of Mathematics majors at Washington University in St Louis

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).

Washington University in St Louis gender breakdown of Mathematics Doctoral degree recipients

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
Racial-ethnic diversity of Mathematics majors at Washington University in St Louis

*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

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