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#1

#1 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

Purdue University-Main Campus
West Lafayette, IN

At Purdue University-Main Campus, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and General. In fact, Purdue University-Main Campus awards 792 degrees every year to graduating Mechanical Engineering students....view more

Acceptance Rate

43%

Annual Degrees Awarded

239

SAT Score

1,240–1,500

Median Starting Salary

$60,835
#2

#2 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

At Carnegie Mellon University, the three most popular college majors students study are Computer Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Business Administration and Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

11%

Annual Degrees Awarded

12

SAT Score

1,500–1,580

Median Starting Salary

$59,827
#3

#3 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

At the University of Miami, the most popular majors students pursue are Finance, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Psychology, and General. In fact, the University of Miami grants 372 degrees every year to graduating Finance, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

18%

Annual Degrees Awarded

10

SAT Score

1,350–1,470

Median Starting Salary

$56,839
#4

#4 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Each year, Wake Forest University awards about 143 degrees to those studying Finance, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other frequently pursued majors include Communication, General, Psychology, General, Economics, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

21%

Annual Degrees Awarded

2

SAT Score

1,420–1,510

Median Starting Salary

$66,614
#5

#5 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

High Point University
High Point, NC

Each year, High Point University grants about 131 degrees to those majoring in Business Administration and Management, General, which is the school’s most popular major. Other often-pursued majors include Communication, General, Finance, General, Marketing/Marketing Management, and General....view more

Acceptance Rate

75%

Annual Degrees Awarded

4

SAT Score

1,150–1,390

Median Starting Salary

$69,130
#6

#6 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

Calvin University
Grand Rapids, MI

At Calvin University, the three most popular college majors students pursue are Engineering, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Health and Physical Education/Fitness, and General. In fact, Calvin University awards 77 degrees every year to graduating Engineering, General students....view more

Acceptance Rate

68%

Annual Degrees Awarded

1

SAT Score

1,120–1,350

Median Starting Salary

$63,098
#7

#7 Best College for Mathematical Statistics and Probability in the U.S.

Wayne State University
Detroit, MI

Every year, Wayne State University grants around 325 degrees to students majoring in Psychology, General, the institution’s most popular major. Other popular majors include Public Health, General, Computer and Information Sciences, General, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse....view more

Acceptance Rate

84%

Annual Degrees Awarded

6

SAT Score

1,070–1,300

Median Starting Salary

$55,985
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About Mathematical Statistics and Probability

A program that focuses on the mathematical theory underlying statistical methods and their use. Includes instruction in probability theory parametric and non-parametric inference, sequential analysis, multivariate analysis, Bayesian analysis, experimental design, time series analysis, resampling, robust statistics, limit theory, infinite particle systems, stochastic processes, martingales, Markov processes, and Banach spaces.

While Mathematical Statistics and Probability has degrees up to the Masters degree, most students study towards a Masters degree. Students study Mathematical Statistics and Probability all over the country, though the major at the Bachelors degree level has the most graduates in Indiana. The average annual income for an undergraduate degree in Mathematical Statistics and Probability is $57,400.

Popularity of Mathematical Statistics and Probability Degrees in the U.S.
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Careers

Some top jobs related to Mathematical Statistics and Probability, include Actuaries and Statisticians, both of which are in high demand. Yet there are higher paying jobs, like Actuaries. the most available position for Mathematical Statistics and Probability majors is Data Scientists.

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Student Demographics

Total Students
274
Female Students
94 (34%)
Male Students
180 (65%)

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