Math and physical sciences: every university, ranked
Mathematics at Carleton University
BMath (Bachelor of Mathematics, Honours) · Faculty of Science · Ottawa campus
What average do you need for Carleton Mathematics?
Majors or options chosen later: Stochastics concentration.
What courses do you need?
Grade 12 courses the school requires, as its page lists them.
How much does Carleton Mathematics cost?
For a student from Ontario, at this year's prices. Food after first year, transit and personal spending are left out.
- Tuition
- $6,200 first year, $24,800 in all
- Student fees
- $1,400 to $3,700 first year, $5,700 to $14,700 in all
- Books and supplies
- $1,300 first year, $5,100 in allSchool's estimate from 2025-26
- Residence and meals
- $14,000 first yearFirst year
- Rent after first year
- $34,500 in allHalf a two-bedroom in Ottawa-Gatineau, $958 a month
What do math and physical sciences graduates earn?
Statistics Canada publishes pay by field for each province's graduates, not by school. Figures are for Ontario bachelor's graduates, the class of 2022 two years after and the class of 2019 five years after, in 2024 dollars.
What careers does Carleton Mathematics lead to?
Careers people reach through this field, each with its pay, training and what the work is like.
- ActuaryPut a price on risk for insurers and pension plans. Years of exams, but you are paid well while you write them.$106kTypical pay7 to 10 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- StatisticianDesign studies, measure things properly, and say how sure you actually are.$106kTypical pay4 to 6 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- PhysicistWork out how matter and energy behave, then build instruments to prove it. The longest science training, and the widest exits.$117kTypical pay8 to 11 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AgronomistThe crop doctor. You walk fields, read soil tests, and tell farmers what to plant, feed and spray.$83kTypical pay4 to 5 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- Aquaculture TechnicianRaise fish and shellfish on a farm in the water. Feeding, health checks, nets and boats.$61kTypical payup to 2 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
- AstronomerStudy stars, planets and galaxies with telescopes and code. Almost everyone in this job has a doctorate.$117kTypical pay9 to 12 yearsTo qualifyLimitedDemand
Where else can you study math and physical sciences?
The same field at other universities, with what each says it takes.
| Program | School says | Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Actuarial ScienceYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| Applied MathematicsYork, Ontario | Mid-70s or higher | $6,240 |
| AstrophysicsOntario Tech, Ontario | Expected cut-off: low 70s; last year's cut-off: 70 per cent | $6,102 |
| Biological and Medical PhysicsGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| Biological and Pharmaceutical ChemistryGuelph, Ontario | 78-83% | $6,213 |
| BiophysicsBrock, Ontario | Expected cut-off: mid 70s | $6,211 |
| Chemical and Physical SciencesToronto, Ontario | Mid to high 70s | $6,100 |
| Chemical and Physical Sciences GatewayMcMaster, Ontario | Mid 80s | $6,043 |
If you don't get in
Routes the data shows: like programs that ask for less, and college programs with a transfer agreement into this one.
- Asks for less
- Mathematics at Lakehead: A minimum 70% overall final average
- Mathematics at Nipissing: Minimum average for admission consideration: 70%
- Mathematics at Trent: Minimum 70% overall average (Trent general requirement)
Where these numbers come from
- Admission average: admissions.carleton.ca (opens in a new tab) ((degree: Mathematics (BMath)))
- Entering average (Common University Data Ontario, fall 2022): couprodpublicreports.tgtsolutions.com (opens in a new tab)
- Tuition: carleton.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Residence: housing.carleton.ca (opens in a new tab)
- Pay by field: www150.statcan.gc.ca (opens in a new tab)
How every figure in this part of the site is sourced, and the check of every link.
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