Doctor’s Degrees in Mathematics
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Education Levels of Math Majors
In 2020-2021, 1,149 earned their doctor's degree in math. This makes it the 26th most popular doctor's degree program in the country.
The following table shows the number of diplomas awarded in math at each degree level.
| Education Level | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degree | 2,533 |
| Doctor’s Degree | 1,149 |
| Graduate Certificate | 82 |
Earnings of Math Majors With Doctor’s Degrees
The median salary for graduates holding a doctor's degree in math is $64,552. A lot of factors can contribute to this number, such as the location of your workplace and the availability of other perks and bonuses. To get a better picture, earnings for this category of people can range from a low of $64,552 to a high of $64,552.
Student Debt
We do not have the data to calculate the median and range of debt loads for math students who are doctor's degree holders.
Student Diversity
More men than women pursue doctor's degrees in math. About 77.5% of graduates in this field are male.
| Gender | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Men | 891 |
| Women | 258 |
The racial-ethnic distribution of math doctor’s degree students is as follows:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Grads |
|---|---|
| Asian | 61 |
| Black or African American | 7 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 406 |
| International Students | 565 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 56 |
Most Popular Math Programs for Doctor’s Degrees
There are 161 colleges that offer a doctor’s degree in math. Learn more about the most popular 20 below:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology tops the list of the most popular school in the U.S. for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree. Each year, around 11,200 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,510 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $55,510 per year. The math program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology awarded 26 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 15% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 8% were women.
University of California - Berkeley is the 2nd most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Each year, around 42,300 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in math from UC Berkeley. About 17% of this group were women, and 21% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 2nd most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Texas A&M University - College Station. Roughly 70,400 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,578 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,885 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 24 people received their doctor's degree in math from Texas A&M College Station. About 25% of this group were women, and 8% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
Purdue University - Main Campus is the 4th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Roughly 46,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,718 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,718 per year. The math program at Purdue University - Main Campus awarded 23 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Of these students, 17% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
The 5th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. Roughly 52,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $13,532 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $17,844 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 people received their doctor's degree in math from UMN Twin Cities. About 43% of this group were women, and 29% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Wisconsin - Madison is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Each year, around 44,600 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,273 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,728 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 21 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at UW - Madison. Of these students, 19% were women and 5% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Florida State University is the 5th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Each year, around 43,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $4,640 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,684 per year. The math program at Florida State University awarded 21 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 10% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 14% were women.
University of Chicago is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Each year, around 17,800 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $59,256 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $62,640 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in math from UChicago. About 16% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Los Angeles is the 8th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Each year, around 44,500 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 19 people received their doctor's degree in math from UCLA. About 16% of this group were women, and 11% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 10th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Stanford University. Roughly 15,900 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $55,473 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $54,315 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at Stanford. About 22% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - Irvine comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. Roughly 36,300 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. The math program at University of California - Irvine awarded 18 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. About 11% of this group were women, and 17% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Washington - Seattle Campus comes in at #10 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. Each year, around 48,100 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,927 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $16,605 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at UW Seattle. Of these students, 11% were women and 6% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
University of Houston is the 10th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Each year, around 47,000 students seeking various degrees attend the university. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $8,685 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $8,713 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 18 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at UH. Of these students, 28% were women and 11% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Indiana University - Bloomington comes in at #14 on our list of the most popular colleges offering doctor's degrees in math. Roughly 43,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $9,913 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $9,909 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at IU Bloomington. About 29% of this group were women, and 12% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of Utah is the 14th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Roughly 33,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,749 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $6,970 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in math from U of U. About 29% of this group were women, and 18% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 14th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Roughly 52,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $14,446 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $14,635 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 17 people received their doctor's degree in math from UIUC. About 35% of this group were women, and 35% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
The 17th most popular school in the country for math majors who are seeking their doctor's degree is Michigan State University. Roughly 49,600 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $15,966 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $19,714 per year. The math program at Michigan State University awarded 16 doctor's degrees during the 2020-2021 school year. Around 13% of these students were from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group, and 13% were women.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is the 17th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Roughly 30,000 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $7,019 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,552 per year. During the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 people received their doctor's degree in math from UNC Chapel Hill. Of these students, 6% were women and 13% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
Auburn University is the 19th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Roughly 30,700 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $10,080 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $10,080 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at Auburn. About 13% of this group were women, and 7% were students from an underrepresented racial-ethnic group.
University of California - San Diego is the 20th most popular school in the nation for students seeking a doctor's degree in math. Roughly 39,500 attend the school each year. The average in-state tuition for full-time undergraduates is $11,442 per year, while in-state graduate students, on average, pay $11,442 per year. For the 2020-2021 academic year, 14 doctor's degrees were handed out to math majors at UCSD. Of these students, 21% were women and 7% were members of underrepresented racial-ethnic groups.
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Below are some popular majors that are similar to math that offer doctor’s degrees.
| Major | Annual Degrees Awarded |
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| Statistics | 456 |
| Applied Mathematics | 315 |
| Other Statistics | 30 |
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*The racial-ethnic minority student 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 percentage of racial-ethnic minorities.
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