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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina

In 2020-2021, 438 students earned their Mathematics & Statistics degrees in NC.

A Mathematics & Statistics major is the 12th most popular major in this state.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in North Carolina

Mathematics & Statistics majors in the state tend to have the following degree levels:

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 334
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 98
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 98
Post-Master’s Certificate 6
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 6

Gender Distribution

In North Carolina, a mathematics and statistics major is more popular with men than with women.

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Racial Distribution

The racial distribution of mathematics and statistics majors in North Carolina is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.5%
  • Black or African American: 3.7%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 2.3%
  • White: 40.6%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 41.8%
  • Other Races: 4.1%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in North Carolina

45,810 people in the state and 1,734,280 in the nation are employed in jobs related to mathematics and statistics.

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Wages for Mathematics & Statistics Jobs in North Carolina

In this state, mathematics and statistics grads earn an average of $81,470. Nationwide, they make an average of $92,600.

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There are 10 colleges in North Carolina that offer mathematics and statistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

211 Degrees in Major Awarded
81% Graduation Rate
36,042 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $16,411. The student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. 87% of the teachers are full time.

#2

Duke University

Durham
63 Degrees in Major Awarded
96% Graduation Rate
16,172 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 6 to 1. The student loan default rate of 0.30% is a good sign that graduates can afford their loan payments. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 92% are considered full time.

54 Degrees in Major Awarded
59% Graduation Rate
30,146 Total Students

This public college charges it's students an average net price of $17,634. It takes the average student 4.49 years to graduate. 71% of the teachers are full time.

49 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
30,092 Total Students

Grads earn an average early-career salary of $51,002 after earning their degree at this institution. 64% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $12,469.

#5

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem
20 Degrees in Major Awarded
89% Graduation Rate
8,789 Total Students

Graduates earn an average $60,081 after graduation. 11 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio. Of all the students who attend this school, 44% get financial aid.

13 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
19,764 Total Students

A typical student attending UNC Greensboro will pay a net price of $11,629. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 76% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $36,963 after graduation.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
42% Graduation Rate
2,002 Total Students

Students who attend this public school pay an average net price of $3,704. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $30,151 a year. 16 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

8 Degrees in Major Awarded
73% Graduation Rate
17,915 Total Students

The student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. In their early career, UNCW grads earn an average salary of $41,448. The average student takes 4.24 years to complete their degree at UNCW.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
65% Graduation Rate
28,798 Total Students

81% of the teachers are full time. The average student takes 4.44 years to complete their degree at ECU. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

4 Degrees in Major Awarded
53% Graduation Rate
12,753 Total Students

64% of the teachers are full time. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $32,547 a year. 19 to 1 is the student to faculty ratio.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in NC

Some of the careers mathematics and statistics majors go into include:

Job Title NC Job Growth NC Median Salary
Statisticians 42% $96,290
Actuaries 36% $110,510
Natural Sciences Managers 20% $140,600
Financial Analysts 16% $80,740
Financial Specialists 14% $67,040
Biological Scientists 10% $79,580
Mathematical Science Professors 9% $61,890
High School Teachers 8% $46,760
Survey Researchers 4% $75,030
Economists 0% $80,400

Below are some popular majors in the state that are similar to mathematics and statistics.

Major Annual Graduates in NC
Engineering 1,668
Computer & Information Sciences 1,441
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 867
Physical Sciences 441
Natural Resources & Conservation 298
Engineering Technologies 256
Agriculture 239
Architecture/Urban Planning 170

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