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Mathematics & Statistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

242 Bachelor's Degrees
41 Master's Degrees
2 Doctor's Degrees
Here, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, and more. Also, learn how UMass Amherst ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics & statistics.

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Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available at UMass Amherst

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #49 on College Factual's Best Schools for mathematics & statistics list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 31
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 32
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 33
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 33
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 33
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 34
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 35
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 36
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 36
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 38
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 38
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 39
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 40
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 41
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 42
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 44
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 46
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 48
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools 49
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 49
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 51
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 52
Highest Paid Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 64
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 66
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 66
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 69
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 75
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 79
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 79
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Schools 80
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 82
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 84
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 85
Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges for Veterans 86
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 112
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 132
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 135
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 140
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 143
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 145
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 150

Popularity of Mathematics & Statistics at UMass Amherst

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 242 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 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 2021, making the school the #149 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

Of the 242 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in mathematics & statistics from UMass Amherst in 2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 56
Black or African American 7
Hispanic or Latino 9
White 89
Non-Resident Aliens 62
Other Races 19

UMass Amherst Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 66% of mathematics & statistics master's degrees went to men and 34% went to women.

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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.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 4
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 2
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 20
Other Races 1

Mathematics & Statistics Majors

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 260
Applied Mathematics 25

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 725
Engineering 688
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 265
Physical Sciences 190
Architecture & Related Services 166

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