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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Illinois University

Mathematics & Statistics at Western Illinois University

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

WIU is located in Macomb, Illinois and approximately 7,490 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.

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

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

Online Classes Are Available at WIU

Online courses are a good option for students who need a more flexible schedule that allows them to pursue an education when and where they want. Whether you're going to school part-time or full-time, you may find distance education the right choice for you.

WIU does offer online education options in mathematics & statistics for the following degree levels for those interested in distance learning:

  • Master’s Degree

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WIU

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

WIU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

31% Women
2% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of mathematics & statistics master's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity for students who recently graduated from Western Illinois University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Race/Ethnicity Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 8
International Students 52
Other Races/Ethnicities 0

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

If you plan to be a mathematics & statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The completion numbers here include all graduates who receive any type of degree in this field from Western Illinois University. Some of these focus areas may not be available for your degree level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Statistics 22
Mathematics 6

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 IL, the home state for Western Illinois University.

Occupation Jobs in IL Average Salary in IL
High School Teachers 43,720 $72,370
Financial Analysts 14,810 $88,760
Financial Specialists 4,500 $93,200
Mathematical Science Professors 2,480 $66,600
Actuaries 1,950 $110,430

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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