by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 7 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for applied mathematics students pursuing a doctor's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 60 doctor's degrees in applied mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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The applied math doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality applied math program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a quality education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for applied mathematics students working on their doctor's degree.
The applied math 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 Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for applied mathematics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is difficult to beat North Carolina State University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in applied mathematics. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from North Carolina State University
Old Dominion University is a wonderful option for students interested in a doctor's degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from Old Dominion University
University of North Carolina at Charlotte is a good decision for individuals interested in a doctor's degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
It's hard to beat University of Alabama in Huntsville if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from University of Alabama in Huntsville
Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from University of Alabama at Birmingham
Middle Tennessee State University is a fairly large public university located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from Middle Tennessee State University
Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in applied mathematics from University of Louisville
Learn about other programs related to Applied Mathematics that might interest you.
Explore the best applied mathematics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 138 | 8 |
| Virginia | 127 | 2 |
| Georgia | 126 | 4 |
| North Carolina | 115 | 30 |
| Mississippi | 113 | 5 |
| Tennessee | 102 | 7 |
| Alabama | 98 | 3 |
| Kentucky | 87 | 1 |
Applied Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Applied Mathematics | 44 |
| Computational Mathematics | 12 |
| Other Applied Mathematics | 4 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 193 |
| Statistics | 91 |
| Other Statistics | 20 |
| Applied Statistics | 3 |
