by our College Data Analytics TeamWe'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, average starting salaries, and more. In addition, we cover how WWU ranks in comparison to other schools with math programs.
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The bachelor's program at WWU was ranked #186 on College Factual's Best Schools for math list. It is also ranked #4 in Washington.
During the 2020-2021 academic year, Western Washington University handed out 29 bachelor's degrees in mathematics. This is a decrease of 31% over the previous year when 42 degrees were handed out.
In 2021, 10 students received their master’s degree in math from WWU. This makes it the #87 most popular school for math master’s degree candidates in the country.
Math majors who earn their bachelor's degree from WWU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $23,832 a year. This is less than $43,164, which is the national median of all math majors in the nation who earn bachelor's degrees.
While getting their bachelor's degree at WWU, math students borrow a median amount of $21,498 in student loans. This is not too bad considering that the median debt load of all math bachelor's degree recipients across the country is $22,500.
Take a look at the following statistics related to the make-up of the math majors at Western Washington University.
Of the 29 students who graduated with a Bachelor’s in math from WWU in 2021, 69% were men and 31% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 62% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a bachelor's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 5 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3 |
| White | 18 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 2 |
During the 2020-2021 academic year, 10 math majors earned their master's degree from WWU. Of these graduates, 60% were men and 40% were women.
The majority of the students with this major are white. About 80% of 2021 graduates were in this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Western Washington University with a master's in math.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 8 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 1 |
| Other Races | 1 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 14 |
| Statistics | 8 |
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