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Mathematics & Statistics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

127 Bachelor's Degrees
75 Master's Degrees
26 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics & statistics.

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Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available at MIT

MIT Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mathematics & statistics majors, MIT came in at #4. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Highest Paid Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 1
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 1
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 1
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 1
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 1
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 1
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 1
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 1
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 1
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 1
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 1
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 1
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 2
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Schools 2
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 4
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools 4
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 4
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges for Veterans 6
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 34
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 55
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 59
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 59
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 89
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 106
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 107
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 124
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 193
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 196
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 234
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 253

Popularity of Mathematics & Statistics at MIT

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 127 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 1% over the previous year when 126 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 75 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from MIT. This makes it the #45 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

MIT Mathematics & Statistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

MIT Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 127 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with a bachelor's degree in 2020-2021 from MIT, about 58% were men and 42% were women.

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

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 44
Black or African American 5
Hispanic or Latino 7
White 36
Non-Resident Aliens 27
Other Races 8

MIT Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 75 mathematics & statistics majors earned their master's degree from MIT. Of these graduates, 57% were men and 43% were women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 5
Non-Resident Aliens 66
Other Races 1

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 143
Applied Mathematics 85

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 1,143
Physical Sciences 208
Architecture & Related Services 162
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 106

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