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 Purdue University - Main Campus. 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, and more.
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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.
If you're having trouble deciding which school is best for you, you may want to check out our many college rankings. The bachelor's program at Purdue was ranked #88 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #3 in Indiana.
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During the 2019-2020 academic year, part-time undergraduate students at Purdue paid an average of $948 per credit hour if they came to the school from out-of-state. In-state students paid a discounted rate of $348 per credit hour. Information about average full-time undergraduate tuition and fees is shown in the table below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $9,208 | $28,010 |
| Fees | $784 | $784 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| On Campus Room and Board | $10,030 | $10,030 |
| On Campus Other Expenses | $1,760 | $1,760 |
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One factor in determining the overall cost in a degree is to consider how much in student loans you’ll have to take out. Students who received their bachelor’s degree at Purdue in Math walked away with an average of $23,691 in student debt. That is 11% higher than the national average of $21,319.
The median early career salary of math students who receive their bachelor’s degree from Purdue is $45,584 per year. That is 4% higher than the national average of $44,028.
Online degrees for the Purdue 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 Purdue Online Learning page.
Of the students who received their bachelor’s degree in math in 2019-2020, 20.5% of them were women. This is less than the nationwide number of 41.9%.
Around 20.5% of math bachelor’s degree recipients at Purdue in 2019-2020 were awarded to racial-ethnic minorities*. This is lower than the nationwide number of 28%.
| Race/Ethnicity | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 9 |
| Black or African American | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| Native American or Alaska Native | 0 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 |
| White | 32 |
| International Students | 25 |
| Other Races/Ethnicities | 4 |
Mathematics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas.
| Focus Area | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 73 |
You may also be interested in one of these majors related to mathematics.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 7 |
| Statistics | 195 |
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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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