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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Kentucky University

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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Kentucky University

Every mathematics and statistics school has its own distinct culture and strengths. We've pulled together some statistics and other details to help you see how the mathematics and statistics program at Western Kentucky University stacks up to those at other schools.

WKU is located in Bowling Green, Kentucky and approximately 17,517 students attend the school each year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students received their master's degree in mathematics and statistics.

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.

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available

  • Master’s Degree in Mathematics & Statistics

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Mathematics & Statistics Student Demographics at WKU

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

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

56% Women
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 9 students graduated with a master's degree in mathematics and statistics from WKU. About 44% were men and 56% were women.

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Of the students who received a mathematics and statistics master's degree from WKU, 89% were white. This is above average for this degree on the natiowide level.

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

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

Concentrations Within Mathematics & Statistics

If you plan to be a mathematics and statistics major, you may want to focus your studies on one of the following concentrations. The table shows all degrees awarded in this field awarded for all degree levels at Western Kentucky University. A concentration may not be available for your level.

Concentration Annual Degrees Awarded
Mathematics 9

Careers That Mathematics & Statistics Grads May Go Into

A degree in mathematics and 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 KY, the home state for Western Kentucky University.

Occupation Jobs in KY Average Salary in KY
High School Teachers 12,250 $56,200
Financial Analysts 1,710 $69,830
Financial Specialists 1,150 $57,030
Mathematical Science Professors 540 $65,160
Natural Sciences Managers 300 $110,070

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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