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Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Pennsylvania

1,052 Mathematics & Statistics students earned their degrees in the state in 2020-2021.

In terms of popularity, Mathematics & Statistics is the 10th most popular major in the state out of a total 34 majors commonly available.

Education Levels of Mathematics & Statistics Majors in Pennsylvania

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

Education Level Number of Grads
Master’s Degree 874
Doctor’s Degree (Research / Scholarship) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Professional Practice) 89
Doctor’s Degree (Other) 89
Post-Master’s Certificate 89
Postbaccalaureate Certificate 89

Gender Distribution

In Pennsylvania, 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 Pennsylvania is as follows:

  • Asian: 7.0%
  • Black or African American: 1.3%
  • Hispanic or Latino: 1.7%
  • White: 30.0%
  • Non-Resident Alien: 57.4%
  • Other Races: 2.5%
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Jobs for Mathematics & Statistics Grads in Pennsylvania

79,900 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 Pennsylvania

A typical salary for a mathematics and statistics 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 mathematics and statistics degrees. Learn about the most popular 10 below:

374 Degrees in Major Awarded
41% Graduation Rate
3,997 Total Students

Of all the teachers who work at the school, 45% are considered full time. Of all the students who attend this school, 100% get financial aid. The average student takes 4.42 years to complete their degree at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.

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

A typical student attending Penn State University Park will pay a net price of $27,530. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 83% are considered full time. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 75% of students receive it.

#3

Villanova University

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

Graduates earn an average $77,358 after graduation. It takes the average student 4.03 years to graduate. Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 11 to 1.

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

This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 60% of students receive it. The student to faculty ratio is 5 to 1.

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

It takes the average student 4.12 years to graduate. The student loan default rate is 0.90% which is lower than average. 57% of students are awarded financial aid at this school.

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

The student to faculty ratio is 20 to 1. Roughly six years after entering college, graduates of this school earn $46,701 a year. Seeking financial aid? At this school, 85% of students receive it.

#7

Temple University

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

The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. Of all the teachers who work at the school, 56% are considered full time. Graduates earn an average $47,659 after graduation.

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

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 21 to 1. 94% of students are awarded financial aid at this school. This public college charges it's students an average net price of $19,927.

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

Most students complete their degree in 4.24 years. A typical student attending Pitt will pay a net price of $27,058. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 2.90%.

#10

Lehigh University

Bethlehem
29 Degrees in Major Awarded
87% Graduation Rate
7,067 Total Students

Students enjoy a student to faculty ratio of 9 to 1. This school boasts a lower than average student loan default rate of 0.70%. Of all the students who attend this school, 69% get financial aid.

Mathematics & Statistics Careers in PA

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

Job Title PA Job Growth PA Median Salary
Statisticians 33% $77,310
Mathematicians 25% $68,890
Actuaries 22% $103,870
Financial Analysts 13% $82,010
Financial Specialists 9% $71,240
Natural Sciences Managers 8% $130,970
Mathematical Science Professors 8% $77,660
Biological Scientists 6% $71,110
High School Teachers 6% $62,990
Survey Researchers 4% $58,750
Economists 3% $84,520

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

Major Annual Graduates in PA
Engineering 3,224
Computer & Information Sciences 2,926
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 1,335
Physical Sciences 573
Engineering Technologies 493
Architecture/Urban Planning 369
Agriculture 214
Natural Resources & Conservation 170

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