by our College Data Analytics TeamWe’ve pulled together the essential facts you should know about the program at Western. You can study it at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. Its best result is a rank of #9 out of 10 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual ranks Western among the top schools in the country for mathematics & statistics, placing at #497 out of 518 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 497 of 518 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina | 9 of 10 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region | 74 of 82 |
Here is each degree level available for mathematics & statistics at Western, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 17 |
| Graduate Certificate | 3 |
The mathematics & statistics field at Western includes the following specific majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 17 |
| Statistics | 3 |
During the most recent reporting year, Western Carolina University awarded 17 bachelor’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
Western is a solid choice among schools offering mathematics & statistics at the bachelor’s level. Its best result was #9 out of 10 schools by College Factual.
Mathematics & Statistics students who finish a bachelor’s at Western report a median salary of $37,809 a year. This is below $52,554, the median for all majors at Western.
To complete a bachelor’s at Western, mathematics & statistics students accumulate a median of $27,000 in student loans. This is above $24,235, the typical median for all majors at Western.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,000 | $5,000 |
| Fees | $3,630 | $3,630 |
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For the most recent academic year available, 35% of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degrees went to men and 65% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics bachelor’s degree graduates at Western are White. About 71% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Carolina University with a bachelor’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2 |
| White | 12 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at Western. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Graduate Certificate Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 3 |
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