by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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. We've also included details on how Purdue ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in math.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
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The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #61 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #2 in Indiana.
| Ranking Type | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools | 20 |
| Best Mathematics Graduate Degree Schools | 27 |
| Best Mathematics Schools | 61 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 65 |
During the 2021-2022 academic year, Purdue University - Main Campus handed out 83 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. Last year, the same number of degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 10 students received their master’s degree in math from Purdue. This makes it the #87 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 23 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2022, making the school the #4 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
The median salary of math students who receive their bachelor's degree at Purdue is $49,387. This is higher than $48,772, which is the national median for all math bachelor's degree recipients.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,718 | $28,520 |
| Fees | $274 | $274 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,030 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $11,650 | $11,650 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,210 | $2,210 |
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In the 2021-2022 academic year, 83 students earned a bachelor's degree in math from Purdue. About 24% of these graduates were women and the other 76% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a bachelor's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 13 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 37 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 24 |
| Other Races | 4 |
Purdue does not offer an online option for its math bachelor’s degree program at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Purdue Online Learning page.
The math program at Purdue awarded 7 master's degrees in 2021-2022. About 71% of these degrees went to men with the other 29% going to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Purdue University - Main Campus with a master's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 2 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 0 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at Purdue University - Main Campus.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 266 |
| Applied Mathematics | 9 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.
