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Mathematics at Western Kentucky University

What traits are you looking for in a school for Mathematics, take a look at what Western Kentucky University. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.

Western Kentucky University sits in Bowling Green, KY.

For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 20 mathematics graduations were recorded at Western Kentucky University.

Studying Online at Western Kentucky University

Online coursework is an option at Western Kentucky University. Of 16,291 students, 3,505 (22%) were enrolled entirely in distance education and 6,624 (41%) took at least some classes online.

Mathematics Rankings at Western Kentucky University

Rankings can help you compare Western Kentucky University’s Mathematics 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)	#19 of 74
Best Schools (Quality)	Southeast (Region)	#63 of 75
Best Value	Nationwide	#157 of 460
Best Schools (Quality)	Nationwide	#419 of 462

Earnings for Mathematics Graduates from Western Kentucky University

Graduates of Western Kentucky University’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	$34,675
2 years	$38,471
3 years	$34,329
4 years	$37,654
5 years	$43,859

How do these earnings stack up against the rest of the school? At the four-year mark, Mathematics graduates from Western Kentucky University report median earnings of $37,654, compared with $48,728 for all Western Kentucky University graduates — about 23% lower than the school-wide median.

Student Demographics & Diversity

Below you’ll find the diversity of Mathematics graduates at Western Kentucky University, by degree type.

Across all degree levels, Mathematics graduates at Western Kentucky University are 70% women (14) and 30% men (6).

Mathematics Bachelor’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 9 bachelor’s mathematics degrees awarded at Western Kentucky University, 56% were women (5) and 44% were men (4).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics bachelor’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9

Mathematics Master’s Program at Western Kentucky University

Of the 11 master’s mathematics graduates at Western Kentucky University, 82% were women (9) and 18% were men (2).

The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Mathematics master’s degree recipients at Western Kentucky University.

Race / Ethnicity	Number of Graduates
White	9
International (Nonresident)	2

*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.

More Specific Mathematics Concentrations at Western Kentucky University

This Mathematics program at Western Kentucky University offers more specialized concentrations:

Concentration	Graduates
General Mathematics	20

Best-Paid Careers for Mathematics Graduates

Graduates of the Mathematics program at Western Kentucky University pursue many career paths. The table below ranks the top-paying 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

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

More about our data sources and methodologies.