by our College Data Analytics TeamHere is an overview of this program at Northwestern University. Degrees are awarded at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #1 out of 52 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, Northwestern University as a strong choice for mathematics, coming in at #8 out of 468 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Schools | 8 of 468 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in Illinois | 1 of 13 |
| Best Mathematics Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 of 55 |
The table below lists every degree level offered in mathematics at Northwestern University, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 57 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Northwestern University awarded 57 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics.
Northwestern University is among the very best schools in the country for mathematics at the bachelor’s level. In particular it placed #1 out of 52 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Great Lakes Region | 1 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Illinois | 1 |
| Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 8 |
Mathematics students who finish a bachelor’s at Northwestern University go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $85,521 a year. This is lower than $111,206, the median for all majors at Northwestern University.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at Northwestern University, mathematics graduates take on a median debt of $12,418 in student loans. This is below $16,857, the typical median for all majors at Northwestern University.
Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $60,276 | $67,158 |
| Fees | $1,164 | $1,164 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 65% of mathematics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 35% went to women.
The majority of mathematics bachelor’s degree graduates at Northwestern University were White. Approximately 39% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Northwestern University with a bachelor’s in mathematics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 14 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 22 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 13 |
| Other Races | 5 |
You can also pursue this field at the graduate level at Northwestern University. The following graduate award levels are reported.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Doctoral Degrees in Mathematics | 4 |
