Mathematics & Statistics at Western Kentucky University
If you plan to study Mathematics & Statistics, you may want to check out the program at Western Kentucky University. Get started with the following essential facts.
Western Kentucky University is located in Bowling Green, KY.
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Online & Distance Learning at Western Kentucky University
Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) studied exclusively online and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.
Mathematics & Statistics Rankings at Western Kentucky University
Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Mathematics & Statistics program against peer institutions.
Master’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Value | Kentucky | #3 of 6 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Kentucky | #5 of 6 |
| Best Value | Southeast (Region) | #20 of 81 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Southeast (Region) | #69 of 82 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #162 of 508 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #468 of 513 |
Earnings for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates from Western Kentucky University
Those who finish Western Kentucky University’s Mathematics & Statistics program report the following median earnings (per the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard):
| Years After Graduation | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $34,675 |
| 2 years | $38,004 |
| 3 years | $34,329 |
| 4 years | $37,654 |
| 5 years | $43,859 |
How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? Four years out, Mathematics & Statistics graduates from Western Kentucky University take home a median $37,654, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.
Top-Paying Careers for Mathematics & Statistics Graduates
Students who finish Mathematics & Statistics program at Western Kentucky University go on to a range of careers. Here are the best-paid careers for Mathematics & Statistics graduates, 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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