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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

16 Ranked Colleges
895 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 895 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking looked at 16 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the applied mathematics program at the school. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Nashville, Tennessee, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 130 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’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 Vanderbilt are $50,624.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 61 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

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#3

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 62 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #3 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’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 Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Applied Mathematics Report

#4

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. NC State is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. 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.

Full NC State Applied Mathematics Report

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Florida International University landed the #5 spot on the list. FIU is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #0 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FIU are $24,211, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

University of Central Florida came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’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 Central Florida are $28,657.

Full UCF Applied Mathematics Report

#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $48-$75k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#15 in overall quality

University of North Florida ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of North Florida is located in Jacksonville, Florida and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

UNF also took the #15 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNF are $21,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

University of Kentucky ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 55 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’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 UK are $33,216.

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#10

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $48-$75k list, FAU has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full FAU Applied Mathematics Report

#11

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. UNC Charlotte is a large school located in Charlotte, North Carolina that handed out 41 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Charlotte also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #9. 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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#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a large public school situated in Columbia, South Carolina. It awarded 12 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Central Arkansas came in at #13 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. UCA is a fairly large school located in Conway, Arkansas that handed out 4 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UCA, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Central Arkansas Applied Mathematics Report

#14

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Old Dominion University is a public institution located in Norfolk, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Old Dominion Applied Mathematics Report

#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Georgia State is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 40 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Georgia State Applied Mathematics Report

#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #8 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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