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Mathematics & Statistics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

321 Bachelor's Degrees
23 Master's Degrees
26 Doctor's Degrees
We've pulled together some essential information you should know about the program, including how many students graduate each year, the ethnic diversity of these students, and more. Also, learn how UNC Chapel Hill ranks among other schools offering degrees in mathematics & statistics.

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Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available at UNC Chapel Hill

UNC Chapel Hill Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

UNC Chapel Hill was ranked #29 on College Factual's most recent list of the best schools for mathematics & statistics majors. This puts the bachelor's program at the school solidly in the top 15% of all colleges and universities in the country. It is also ranked #1 in North Carolina.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 3
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 5
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 5
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 5
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 6
Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 7
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 10
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 12
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 13
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 19
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 19
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 20
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 21
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 22
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 23
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 23
Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 24
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 25
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 25
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 26
Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools 26
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 27
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools 29
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 30
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 30
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 31
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 32
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Schools 32
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 40
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 40
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 42
Highest Paid Doctor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 46
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 53
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 56
Highest Paid Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 71
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 72
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 74
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 88
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 90

Popularity of Mathematics & Statistics at UNC Chapel Hill

During the 2020-2021 academic year, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill handed out 321 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is an increase of 33% over the previous year when 241 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 23 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from UNC Chapel Hill. This makes it the #128 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

In addition, 26 students received their doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics in 2021, making the school the #15 most popular school in the United States for this category of students.

UNC Chapel Hill Mathematics & Statistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

UNC Chapel Hill Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

In the 2020-2021 academic year, 321 students earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics & statistics from UNC Chapel Hill. About 39% of these graduates were women and the other 61% were men.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 64
Black or African American 11
Hispanic or Latino 10
White 139
Non-Resident Aliens 74
Other Races 23

UNC Chapel Hill Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

For the most recent academic year available, 74% of mathematics & statistics master's degrees went to men and 26% went to women.

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The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 3
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 6
Non-Resident Aliens 11
Other Races 3

Mathematics & Statistics Majors

Mathematics & Statistics students may decide to major in one of the following focus areas. Individual majors may not be available for all degree levels.

Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 183
Mathematics 159
Statistics 28

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 881
Physical Sciences 314
Natural Resources & Conservation 154
Engineering 94
Architecture & Related Services 45

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