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UMass Amherst was ranked #35 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for mathematics & statistics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 256 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 6% over the previous year when 242 degrees were handed out.
In 2022, 41 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #82 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2022, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
During the 2022-2023 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at UMass Amherst paid an average of $1,605 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $691 per credit hour. The average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates are shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,591 | $38,527 |
| Fees | $766 | $766 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $14,869 | $14,869 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,440 | $1,440 |
Learn more about UMass Amherst tuition and fees.
For the most recent academic year available, 69% of mathematics & statistics bachelor's degrees went to men and 31% went to women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 46 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14 |
| White | 89 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 93 |
| Other Races | 11 |
Online degrees for the UMass Amherst 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 UMass Amherst Online Learning page.
During the 2021-2022 academic year, 35 students graduated with a master's degree in mathematics & statistics from UMass Amherst. About 71% were men and 29% were women.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 11 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 18 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
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 |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 280 |
| Applied Mathematics | 23 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 824 |
| Engineering | 686 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 251 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 177 |
| Physical Sciences | 177 |
More about our data sources and methodologies.