by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 32 U.S. colleges awarded 638 degrees and certificates in Other Mathematics & Statistics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 65% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Other Mathematics & Statistics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $69,752 one year after completing, rising to $98,607 after four years.
A degree in Other Mathematics & Statistics involves the study of Mathematics And Statistics, Other. Any Instructional Program In Mathematics And Statistics Not Listed Above.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
In the U.S., other mathematics & statistics draws strong interest, with 638 degrees awarded annually. 32 colleges award other mathematics & statistics degrees, an average of 20 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 138.
By level, the 638 awards include 4 certificates, 412 bachelor’s degrees, 193 master’s degrees and 29 doctorates.
Women earned 41% of other mathematics & statistics degrees and certificates in the latest year (263 of 638). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (219) and Asian (75), and international students earned 255.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Other Mathematics & Statistics Schools ranking, including 8 for bachelor’s degrees, 2 for master’s degrees and 1 for doctorates. It also ranks other mathematics & statistics schools within 5 states. In all, 32 colleges offer other mathematics & statistics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Other Mathematics & Statistics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common other mathematics & statistics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 412 of the 638 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to other mathematics & statistics call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Oral Expression.
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How long an other mathematics & statistics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate | Varies | 4 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 412 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 193 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 29 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to other mathematics & statistics, at 57.4%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 57.4% |
| Master’s degree | 21.2% |
| Doctoral degree | 5.5% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.7% |
| Post-doctoral training | 3.2% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.5% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.5% |
| Some college courses | 2.0% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.5% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
10 occupations are related to Other Mathematics & Statistics, with an average median salary of $105,655; the strongest outlook belongs to Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary, at 14.0% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Research Scientist, Research Analyst and Clinical Data Coordinator.
The occupation related to other mathematics & statistics with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 434,408 | -2.4% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 358,631 | -0.2% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Mathematicians | 109,873 | 8.5% |
Other Mathematics & Statistics graduates earn a median $69,752 one year after completing their program, $98,607 after four years and $93,724 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,752 |
| 4 years | $98,607 |
| 5 years | $93,724 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to other mathematics & statistics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
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