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Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

133 Math students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

As a degree choice, Mathematics is the 80th most popular major in the state.

Education Levels of Mathematics Majors in Pennsylvania

Math majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 90
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 43
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 43

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, a math major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of math majors in Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 6.0%
  • Black or African American: 0.8%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 55.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 33.1%
  • Other Races: 2.3%
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Jobs for Mathematics Grads in Pennsylvania

61,160 people in the state and 1,205,580 in the nation are employed in jobs related to math.

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Wages for Mathematics Jobs in Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a math grad in the state is $85,180, compared to a typical salary of $92,600 nationwide.

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There are 10 colleges in Pennsylvania that offer math degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

21 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
13,519 Total Students

In their early career, Carnegie Mellon grads earn an average salary of $87,824. The student loan default rate of 0.70% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Students who attend this private institution pay an average net price of $36,775.

17 Degrees in Major Awarded
67% Graduation Rate
8,860 Total Students

A typical student attending SRU will pay a net price of $19,927. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $40,673 a year. The 4.60% student loan default rate is lower than average.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
95% Graduation Rate
26,552 Total Students

57% of students get financical aid. It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%.

14 Degrees in Major Awarded
71% Graduation Rate
89,816 Total Students

The 4.00% student loan default rate is lower than average. This public school has an average net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
83% Graduation Rate
32,277 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $48,483 after graduation. 78% of students get financical aid. 14 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

#6

Villanova University

Villanova
12 Degrees in Major Awarded
91% Graduation Rate
11,032 Total Students

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.90%. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 66%.

12 Degrees in Major Awarded
56% Graduation Rate
10,037 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. The full-time teacher rate is 89%. Of all the students who attend this school, 92% get financial aid.

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia
11 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
37,236 Total Students

The student loan default rate is 3.50% which is lower than average. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.

6 Degrees in Major Awarded
75% Graduation Rate
17,719 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. A typical student attending WCUPA will pay a net price of $21,484. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 71% are considered full time.

#10

Drexel University

Philadelphia
5 Degrees in Major Awarded
74% Graduation Rate
23,589 Total Students

Seeking financial aid? At this school, 100% of students receive it. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 55% are considered full time.

Mathematics Careers in PA

Some of the careers math majors go into include:

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $77,310
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
High School Teachers 6% $62,990

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to math.

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Applied Mathematics 568
Statistics 320
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