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Mathematics & Statistics at Western Kentucky University

15 Bachelor's Degrees
9 Master's Degrees
#225 Overall Quality
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. We've also included details on how WKU ranks compared to other colleges offering a major in mathematics & statistics.

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Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Available at WKU

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Rankings

The bachelor's program at WKU was ranked #225 on College Factual's Best Schools for mathematics & statistics list. It is also ranked #3 in Kentucky.

Ranking Type Rank
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 54
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 58
Best Value Graduate Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 60
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 82
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 86
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 91
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income Over $110k) 95
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 122
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 128
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (With Aid) 130
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 138
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 144
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 145
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 145
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics 146
Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools 147
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Colleges for Veterans 150
Best Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Degree Schools 153
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $75-$110k) 154
Highest Paid Master’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 172
Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 177
Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges for Veterans 196
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 202
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 203
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans 203
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $0-$30k) 204
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $48-$75k) 207
Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools 225
Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools 229
Best Value Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 238
Highest Paid Bachelor’s Degree Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 239
Highest Paid Mathematics & Statistics Graduates 241
Best Value Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) 242

Popularity of Mathematics & Statistics at WKU

During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Kentucky University handed out 15 bachelor's degrees in mathematics & statistics. This is a decrease of 21% over the previous year when 19 degrees were handed out.

In 2021, 9 students received their master’s degree in mathematics & statistics from WKU. This makes it the #220 most popular school for mathematics & statistics master’s degree candidates in the country.

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Students

Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the mathematics & statistics majors at Western Kentucky University.

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Program

During the 2020-2021 academic year, 15 mathematics & statistics majors earned their bachelor's degree from WKU. Of these graduates, 20% were men and 80% were women.

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The majority of bachelor's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 87% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a bachelor's in mathematics & statistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 1
Black or African American 1
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 13
Non-Resident Aliens 0
Other Races 0

WKU Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Program

Of the 9 students who graduated with a Master’s in mathematics & statistics from WKU in 2021, 44% were men and 56% were women.

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The majority of master's degree recipients in this major at WKU are white. In the most recent graduating class for which data is available, 89% of students fell into this category.

The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Kentucky University with a master's in mathematics & statistics.

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Ethnic Background Number of Students
Asian 0
Black or African American 0
Hispanic or Latino 0
White 8
Non-Resident Aliens 1
Other Races 0

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
Mathematics 24

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 150
Engineering 112
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 79
Physical Sciences 74
Engineering Technologies 45

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