by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. We've also included details on how MIT ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in math & compsci.
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for math & compsci majors, MIT came in at #2. 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 |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools | 2 |
| Best Mathematics & Computer Science Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 2 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Massachusetts Institute of Technology handed out 26 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & computer science. This is a decrease of 19% over the previous year when 32 degrees were handed out.
Math & CompSci majors who earn their bachelor's degree from MIT go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $126,153 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $89,651 for all math & compsci bachelor's degree recipients.
Part-time undergraduates at MIT paid an average of $2,775 per credit hour in 2022-2023. This tuition was the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| 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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Of the 26 students who earned a bachelor's degree in Mathematics & Computer Science from MIT in 2021-2022, 38% were men and 62% were women.
The majority of the graduates for this major are Asian American. In the graduating class of 2022, 54% of grads fell into this category.
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 & compsci.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 3 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Online degrees for the MIT math & compsci 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.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math & compsci majors at Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Cognitive Science | 55 |
| Science, Technology & Society | 5 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.