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Mathematics at Massachusetts Institute of Technology

126 Bachelor's Degrees
0 Master's Degrees
26 Doctor's Degrees
Mathematics is one of the majors in the mathematics & statistics program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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, average starting salaries, and more. Also, learn how MIT ranks among other schools offering degrees in math.

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Mathematics Degrees Available at MIT

MIT Math Rankings

Ranked at #3 in College Factual's most recent rankings, MIT is in the top 1% of the country for math students pursuing a bachelor's degree. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools 2
Best Mathematics Schools 3
Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 3
Best Mathematics Graduate Degree Schools 4

Popularity of Math at MIT

During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 126 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is an increase of 8% over the previous year when 117 degrees were handed out.

How Much Do Math Graduates from MIT Make?

$109,288 Bachelor's Median Salary

Salary of Math Graduates with a Bachelor's Degree

The median salary of math students who receive their bachelor's degree at MIT is $109,288. This is higher than $48,772, which is the national median for all math bachelor's degree recipients.

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How Much Does a Bachelor’s in Math from MIT Cost?

$60,156 Average Tuition and Fees (In-State)

MIT Undergraduate Tuition and Fees

During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.

In State Out of State
Tuition $59,750 $59,750
Fees $406 $406
Books and Supplies $880 $880
On Campus Room and Board $19,390 $19,390
On Campus Other Expenses $2,304 $2,304

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MIT Mathematics Bachelor’s Program Diversity

Of the 126 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in math from MIT in 2022, 62% were men and 38% 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 math.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 56
Black or African American 2
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 30
Non-Resident Aliens 18
Other Races 11

Does MIT Offer an Online Bachelor’s in Math?

Online degrees for the MIT math bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.

Math Student Diversity at MIT

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 144

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