Mathematics & Statistics at Wayne State University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, consider the program at Wayne State University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Wayne State University is in Detroit, MI.
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Online & Distance Learning at Wayne State University
Online coursework is an option at Wayne State University. Among 23,803 students, 3,013 (13%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 10,784 (45%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Wayne State University
Use these rankings to compare Wayne State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program to other colleges that offer this major.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #512 of 513 |
Doctoral-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Michigan | #6 of 9 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Michigan | #9 of 9 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #34 of 60 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #60 of 60 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #288 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #512 of 513 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Wayne State University
Graduates of Wayne State University’s Mathematics & Statistics program earn at the following median levels (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $48,388 |
| 2 years | $46,087 |
| 4 years | $46,651 |
| 5 years | $51,851 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years after graduating, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Wayne State University earn a median of $46,651, compared with $68,128 for all Wayne State University graduates — about 32% lower than the school-wide median.
Median Debt at Graduation
The median debt for Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Wayne State University stands at $27,000.
Highest-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Graduates of the Mathematics & Statistics program at Wayne State University go on to a range of careers. Below are the highest-paying careers for Mathematics & Statistics 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 |
| Financial Risk Specialists | $127,364 |
| Financial Quantitative Analysts | $126,371 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Biostatisticians | $121,594 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Survey Researchers | $108,538 |
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
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