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2025 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools

13 Colleges in the United States
537 Math and Stats Degrees Awarded
Mathematics & Statistics isn't the most popular major in the world, but it's not the least popular either. To be more precise it ranks #627 in popularity out of 1506 majors in the country. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.

For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 13 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 537 degrees in mathematics & statistics annually.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Statistics School

Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools The math and stats 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. We derive our Best Overall Mathematics & Statistics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.

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

Pick Your Mathematics & Statistics Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Math and Stats
Master's Degrees in Math and Stats

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in the United States

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 math and stats degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Schools in Math and Stats

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

It is difficult to beat University of California - Los Angeles if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UCLA is a great university overall.More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University of California - Los Angeles

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In GA
54 Math and Stats Degrees Awarded

It is hard to beat Emory University if you want to pursue 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 #31 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were approximately 54 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Emory University

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics Program Name

If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.

More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In VA
72.7% Growth in Graduates

It is difficult to beat William & Mary if you want to pursue a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the small suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #103 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were about 22 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In AZ
33 Math and Stats Degrees Awarded

University of Arizona is a great option for students interested in a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Tucson, University of Arizona is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #110 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means University of Arizona is a great university overall.

There were about 33 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University of Arizona in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Miami University - Oxford is a fairly large public university located in the town of Oxford. A Best Colleges rank of #134 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Miami University - Oxford is a great university overall.More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Miami University - Oxford

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In DC
34 Math and Stats Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Georgetown is a great university overall.

There were about 34 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In TX
100 Math and Stats Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Denton, UNT is a public university with a very large student population. This university ranks 13th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 100 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNT in the most recent year we have data available.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics Program Name

Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire University

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Hunter College
New York, NY
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In NY

Located in the large city of New York, Hunter is a public college with a very large student population. This college ranks 30th out of 136 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were about 19 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Hunter in the most recent data year.

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In TX
36 Math and Stats Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Houston, UH is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 14th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were roughly 36 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UH in the most recent data year.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University of Houston

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Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In TX

Located in the midsize city of Edinburg, UT Rio Grande Valley is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 30th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 7 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UT Rio Grande Valley in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley

Mathematics & Statistics by Region

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Mathematics & Statistics is one of 3 different types of Statistics programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 7,954
Other Statistics 522
Mathematical Statistics & Probability 459

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