Below are the key facts about this program at MSU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 8 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, MSU among the top schools in the country for mathematics, ranked #164 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 164 of 468 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Michigan | 3 of 8 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mathematics at MSU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 69 |
| Master’s | 2 |
| Doctoral | 14 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Michigan State University conferred 69 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
MSU ranks competitively among schools offering mathematics at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 8 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Michigan | 3 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 22 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 160 |
Mathematics majors who earn their bachelor’s degree from MSU earn a median of $54,324 a year. This is below $69,754, the median for all majors at MSU.
Earning a bachelor’s degree at MSU, mathematics graduates take on a median debt of $21,500 in student loans. This is lower than $25,213, the typical median for all majors at MSU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $14,750 | $44,510 |
| Fees | $340 | $340 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at MSU are White. About 62% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor’s in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| White | 43 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 12 |
| Other Races | 2 |
Graduate study is also available at MSU. Here are the graduate award levels offered.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Mathematics | 2 |
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics | 14 |