by our College Data Analytics TeamHere, you'll find out more about the major, including such details as the number of graduates, what degree levels are offered, ethnicity of students, average salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how UMass Amherst ranks in comparison to other schools with math programs.
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The bachelor's program at UMass Amherst was ranked #52 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #7 in Massachusetts.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of Massachusetts Amherst handed out 242 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is an increase of 2% over the previous year when 237 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 16 students received their master’s degree in math from UMass Amherst. This makes it the #31 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
In addition, 2 students received their doctoral degrees in math in 2021, making the school the #119 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.
Math majors who earn their bachelor's degree from UMass Amherst go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $49,522 a year. This is higher than $43,164, which is the national median for all math bachelor's degree recipients.
While getting their bachelor's degree at UMass Amherst, math students borrow a median amount of $23,250 in student loans. This is higher than the the typical median of $22,500 for all math majors across the country.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at University of Massachusetts Amherst.
The math program at UMass Amherst awarded 242 bachelor's degrees in 2020-2021. About 69% of these degrees went to men with the other 31% going 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 math.
| 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 |
In the 2020-2021 academic year, 16 students earned a master's degree in math from UMass Amherst. About 38% of these graduates were women and the other 63% were men.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of Massachusetts Amherst with a master's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 2 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 7 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 5 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 25 |
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