2023 Mathematics and Computer Science Students

STUDENTS

College can be an immensely revelatory time of one's life; it's a chance for personal progress and expansion. Undergraduates attempt to figure out who they are as people and forge many of the imperative skills to be a halcyon member of society. But learning is not entirely confined to a classroom environment - the discussions one has with her classmates, the nugget of wisdom gained from an eccentric instructor, the exposure to a different background. Therefore, finding a diverse college tremendously improves what you gain from your time spent in school.

Mathematics and Computer Science is a more popular subject among students of color than white students. It has the 5th highest share of asian students. 34% of the United States' Mathematics and Computer Science majors are asian students, followed by students of other races**(32%), white students (24%), and latino students (9%). The most racially diverse college* in the top 100 is DePaul University&nbspin Chicago, IL.

Additionally, Mathematics and Computer Science significatly skews male, with more or less 3 in every 4 students majoring in Mathematics and Computer Science identifying as men. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is DePaul University in Chicago, IL.

Another substantial type of diversity is income diversity. Mathematics and Computer Science is the 47th most economically diverse subject in the nation. 28% of its students come from households that make south of $30,000 a year, 17% are from households taking in between $30,000 and $48,000 a year, and 23% grew up in families with $110,000 plus annual incomes. University of Vermont is the most financially diverse college in the top 100.

Considering each type of diversity, overall VA is the most diverse state for Mathematics and Computer Science. The Southeast is the most diverse region, and the Big East Conference is the most diverse conference.

* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on Simpson's Diversity Index
** other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

Diversity Statistics

Racial Diversity

• Asian: 34%

• Black: 2%

• Latino: 9%

• White: 24%

• Other: 32%

  Gender Diversity

• Male: 76%

• Female: 24%

  Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

• Under 30k: 28%

• 30k - 48k: 17%

• 48k - 75k: 17%

• 75k - 110k: 14%

• Over 110k: 23%

  Geographic Diversity

• In State: 62%

• Out of State: 28%

• International: 10%