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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for mathematics & statistics majors, Northwestern came in at #13. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 152 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 10% over the previous year when 138 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 39 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from Northwestern. This makes it the #86 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 24 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #22 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
In 2022-2023, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $7,690 per credit hour 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 | $64,887 | $64,887 |
| Fees | $1,110 | $1,110 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,686 | $1,686 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $20,334 | $20,334 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,273 | $3,273 |
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During the 2021-2022 academic year, 152 mathematics & statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 64% were men and 36% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 34 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11 |
| White | 56 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 43 |
| Other Races | 7 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the 31 students who graduated with a Master’s in mathematics & statistics from Northwestern in 2022, 55% were men and 45% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 52% of 2022 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 16 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 9 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Northwestern University.
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 |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 80 |
| Mathematics | 75 |
| Applied Mathematics | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 731 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 416 |
| Engineering Technologies | 127 |
| Physical Sciences | 123 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 22 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.