by our College Data Analytics TeamThe main focus area for this major is General Mathematics. For more details on this concentration, visit its profile page.
Mathematics is a major offered under the mathematics and statistics program of study at Northwestern University. We’ve pulled together some essential information you should know about the bachelor’s degree program in math, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, whether or not the degree is offered online, and more.
You can jump to any section of this page using the links below:
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Each year, we produce a number of different types of college rankings to help students decide which school is the best fit for them. In College Factual's most recent rankings for the best schools for math majors, Northwestern came in at #14. This puts it in the top 5% of the country in this field of study. It is also ranked #2 in Illinois.
Here are some of the other rankings for Northwestern.
In 2019-2020, the average part-time undergraduate tuition at Northwestern was $6,901 per credit hour for both in-state and out-of-state students. The following table shows the average full-time tuition and fees for undergraduates.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $58,227 | $58,227 |
| Fees | $474 | $474 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,662 | $1,662 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $17,616 | $17,616 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $3,304 | $3,304 |
Learn more about Northwestern tuition and fees.
You may also want to consider how much in student loans you’ll need when thinking about the overall cost to attend a school. Math students who received their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern took out an average of $14,000 in student loans. That is 34% lower than the national average of $21,319.
math who receive their bachelor’s degree from Northwestern make an average of $72,605 a year during the early days of their career. That is 65% higher than the national average of $44,028.
Online degrees for the Northwestern math bachelor’s degree program are not available at this time. To see if the school offers distance learning options in other areas, visit the Northwestern Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in math in 2019-2020, 26.2% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 41.9%.
Around 33.8% of math bachelor’s degree recipients at Northwestern in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is higher than the nationwide number of 28%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 11 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 29 |
| International Students | 11 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 9 |
Mathematics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 65 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to mathematics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 36 |
| Statistics | 61 |
*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.
More about our data sources and methodologies.
