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2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

10 Ranked Colleges
59 Degrees Awarded
$26,400 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

In 2019-2020, 10,462 people earned their degree in applied mathematics, making the major the 83rd most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, applied mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $55,528 and had an average of $22,646 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,552 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $54,950 and $15,775 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 59 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking, we looked at 10 colleges that offer a degree in applied mathematics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great applied mathematics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the applied mathematics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 10 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Out of the 10 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, North Carolina State University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 12 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Atlanta, Georgia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s applied math degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #2 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Central Florida. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

UCF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Central Florida Applied Mathematics Report

#4

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Middle Tennessee State University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Middle Tennessee State University is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 8 doctorate’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Middle Tennessee State University, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

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#5

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina
#10 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Carolina at Greensboro. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Greensboro, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s applied math degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

UNC Greensboro not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Greensboro are $21,918.

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#6

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UNC Charlotte is a public institution located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#4 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Mississippi State, Mississippi, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State University are $23,950.

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#8

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Old Dominion University is a large public school situated in Norfolk, Virginia. It awarded 3 doctorate’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion University are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Louisville

Louisville, Kentucky
#8 in overall quality

University of Louisville came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Louisville, Kentucky, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UofL also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #8. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisville are $27,575.

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#9 in overall quality

University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UAB is located in Birmingham, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 2 doctorate’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

UAB not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Alabama at Birmingham are $19,188.

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Notes and References

References

  • The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), a branch of the U.S. Department of Education (DOE) serves as the core of our data about colleges.
  • Some other college data, including much of the graduate earnings data, comes from the U.S. Department of Education’s (College Scorecard).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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