Below are the key facts about graduate study in mathematics & statistics at WPI. It is offered at the Master’s, Doctoral levels, with undergraduate study also available. Jump to any of the following sections:
College Factual rates WPI among the top schools in the country for mathematics & statistics, ranked #67 out of 521 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools | 67 of 521 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Massachusetts | 12 of 21 |
| Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the New England Region | 20 of 44 |
The following degree levels are available for mathematics & statistics at WPI, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 30 |
| Master’s | 11 |
| Doctoral | 4 |
This mathematics & statistics field at WPI covers the following majors. Select a major to see its rankings, popularity, salary, and diversity details:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 |
| Mathematics and Statistics, Other | 7 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| Applied Mathematics | 2 |
In the most recent year for which we have data, Worcester Polytechnic Institute awarded 11 master’s degrees in mathematics & statistics.
WPI is not yet ranked for mathematics & statistics at the master’s level.
Among recent graduates, 73% of mathematics & statistics master’s degrees went to men and 27% went to women.
The largest share of mathematics & statistics master’s degree graduates at WPI were White. About 36% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a master’s in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 1 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
| White | 4 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 3 |
| Other Races | 2 |
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute conferred 4 doctoral degrees in mathematics & statistics.
WPI is not yet ranked for mathematics & statistics at the doctoral level.
In the most recent graduating class, 50% of mathematics & statistics doctoral degrees went to men and 50% went to women.
The majority of mathematics & statistics doctoral degree graduates at WPI are Non-Resident Alien. Roughly 100% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a doctoral in mathematics & statistics.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 0 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
| White | 0 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 4 |
| Other Races | 0 |
You can also study this field as an undergraduate at WPI. The following undergraduate award levels are reported.
| Undergraduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics | 30 |