by our College Data Analytics TeamWe've gathered data and other essential information about the program, such as the average salary of graduates, ethnicity of students, how many students graduated in recent times, and more. In addition, we cover how Northwestern ranks in comparison to other schools with math programs.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for math majors, Northwestern came in at #8. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 4 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 8 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
| Best Mathematics Graduate Degree Schools | 8 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Northwestern University handed out 62 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is an increase of 27% over the previous year when 49 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 4 students received their master’s degree in math from Northwestern. This makes it the #194 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 12 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2022, making the school the #28 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Math majors who earn their bachelor's degree from Northwestern go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $79,530 a year. This is great news for graduates of the program, since this figure is higher than the national average of $48,772 for all math bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Northwestern paid an average of $7,690 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| 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, 62 math majors earned their bachelor's degree from Northwestern. Of these graduates, 81% were men and 19% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
| White | 23 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 19 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Online degrees for the Northwestern 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 Northwestern Online Learning page.
All of the 3 students who graduated with a Master’s in math from Northwestern in 2022 were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a master's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 2 |
| Other Races | 1 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at Northwestern University.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 80 |
| Applied Mathematics | 50 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
