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2024 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region

54 Colleges in the Southeast Region
7,190 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$46,519 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, mathematics & statistics sits in the middle of the road, ranking #17 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 54 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 7,190 degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Statistics School

Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region 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. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mathematics & statistics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

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Associate Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
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When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mathematics & statistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
307 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
5.9% Growth in Graduates

Vanderbilt University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 307 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from Vanderbilt University receive an earnings boost of around $36,412 over the typical income of mathematics & statistics graduates.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
252 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
15.5% Growth in Graduates

Emory University is a wonderful option for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 252 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics program at Emory University make $19,602 above the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
190 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$55,805 Median Starting Salary

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics & statistics. University of Virginia is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were roughly 190 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus get an earnings boost of approximately $9,285 above the typical income of mathematics & statistics majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
390 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
5.1% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great decision for students interested in a degree in mathematics & statistics. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly 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 approximately 390 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics degree program at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill earn $9,814 above the standard graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
205 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
39.0% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were about 205 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from University of Miami receive an earnings boost of around $19,084 above the average income of mathematics & statistics majors.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
140 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
55.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were about 140 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics & statistics students who get their degree from William & Mary make $18,743 more than the average mathematics & statistics student.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
261 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
19.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were approximately 261 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Students who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program earn about $45,122 in their early career salary.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
149 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$56,390 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 149 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from Virginia Tech earn a boost of about $9,871 above the average income of mathematics & statistics majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
90 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$49,691 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 90 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics major at Clemson University make $3,172 above the typical college grad in this field when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
122 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$46,634 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 colleges for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were roughly 121.99999999999999 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program make about $46,634 in the first couple years of their career.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics & statistics colleges for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

StateCollegesDegrees Awarded
North Carolina381,528
West Virginia38120
South Carolina38355
Florida381,151
Virginia381,042
Arkansas38171
Mississippi38169
Louisiana37376
Alabama37431
Kentucky37362
Georgia37919
Tennessee37635

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

MajorAnnual Graduates
Mathematics4,360
Applied Mathematics1,425
Statistics1,275
Other Statistics79
Applied Statistics51

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