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2024 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina

6 Colleges in North Carolina
1,534 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$49,078 Avg Early-Career Salary
Mathematics & Statistics is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #17 out of the 38 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, you may have to do some digging around to find quality schools that offer the degree program. This list can help with that.

College Factual looked at 6 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,534 degrees in mathematics & statistics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Statistics School

Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina The mathematics & statistics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics rankings. For our Best Overall Mathematics & Statistics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Master's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Doctor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics

The mathematics & statistics school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in North Carolina. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in North Carolina

The schools below may not offer all types of mathematics & statistics degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.

Top North Carolina Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
370 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
24.3% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics & statistics. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were about 370 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics degree program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill get $7,255 above the average college graduate in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
381 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
14.2% Growth in Graduates

North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics & statistics. NC State is a very large public university located in the large city of Raleigh. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.

There were approximately 380.99999999999994 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics degree program at North Carolina State University earn $11,316 more than the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
84 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$40,169 Median Starting Salary

Wake Forest University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics & statistics. Wake Forest University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the midsize city of Winston-Salem. A Best Colleges rank of #128 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Wake Forest University is a great university overall.

There were roughly 84 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the mathematics & statistics program state that they receive average early career earnings of $40,169.

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4
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
41 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$38,051 Median Starting Salary

Appalachian State University is a wonderful decision for students interested in a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 9th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were about 41 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Appalachian State in the most recent year we have data available. Graduates who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program make an average of $38,051 for their early career.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
37 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$39,117 Median Starting Salary

Located in the midsize city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a large student population. This university ranks 10th out of 93 schools for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 37 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNCW in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the mathematics & statistics program report average early career earnings of $39,117.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
139 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$41,164 Median Starting Salary

Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 6th out of 93 colleges for overall quality in the state of North Carolina.

There were approximately 139 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Charlotte in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program earn about $41,164 for their early career.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
West Virginia 38 120
Mississippi 38 169
South Carolina 38 355
Florida 38 1,151
Virginia 38 1,042
Arkansas 38 171
Alabama 37 431
Kentucky 37 362
Georgia 37 919
Tennessee 37 635
Louisiana 37 376

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 755
Statistics 434
Applied Mathematics 323
Other Statistics 20
Applied Statistics 2

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