by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is Mathematics & Computer Science. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Mathematics & Computer Science is a major offered under the multi / interdisciplinary studies program of study at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in math and compsci, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more.
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In order to help students and their parents find the best school for them, we have created several different types of college rankings, which are updated yearly. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for math and compsci majors, MIT came in at #2. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #1 in Massachusetts.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at MIT paid an average of $860 per credit hour. No discount was available for in-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $53,450 | $53,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $830 | $830 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $16,000 | $16,000 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $2,182 | $2,182 |
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One way to think about how much a school will cost is to look at how much in student loans that you have to take out to get your degree. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at MIT in Math & CompSci walked away with an average of $13,000 in student debt. That is 39% lower than the national average of $21,473.
math and compsci who receive their bachelor’s degree from MIT make an average of $119,061 a year during the early days of their career. That is 125% higher than the national average of $52,850.
Online degrees for the MIT math and compsci bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the MIT Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in math and compsci in 2019-2020, 43.5% of them were women. This is higher than the nationwide number of 27.9%.
Around 43.5% of math and compsci bachelor’s degree recipients at MIT in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 46%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 7 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 11 |
| International Students | 2 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 1 |
Mathematics & Computer Science students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics & Computer Science | 23 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to mathematics and computer science.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Science, Technology & Society | 1 |
| Cognitive Science | 9 |
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*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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