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Mathematics & Statistics at Amherst College

73 Bachelor's Degrees
#24 Overall Quality
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. In addition, we cover how Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with mathematics & statistics programs.

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Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available at Amherst

Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

Amherst is in the top 10% of the country for mathematics & statistics. More specifically it was ranked #24 out of 270 schools by College Factual. It is also ranked #3 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 16
Highest Paid Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 16
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 17
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 19
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 20
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 21
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 24
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools 24
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 26
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 30
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 51
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 61
Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges for Veterans 158
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 162
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 246
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 249
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 267
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 268

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Amherst College handed out 73 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is a decrease of 10% over the previous year when 81 degrees were handed out.

Mathematics & Statistics Student Diversity at Amherst

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Amherst College.

Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 73 mathematics & statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Amherst. Of these graduates, 58% were men and 42% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at Amherst are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 51% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Amherst College with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 7
Black or African American 6
Hispanic or Latino 4
White 37
Non-Resident Aliens 15
Other Races 4

Mathematics & Statistics Majors

Mathematics & Statistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 50
Statistics 23

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 57
Physical Sciences 36
Natural Resources & Conservation 11
Architecture & Related Services 2

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