2024 Best General Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Alabama

Ranked #74 in popularity, general mathematics is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. This makes choosing the right school a hard decision.

College Factual looked at 5 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best General Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 39 master's degrees in general mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great General Mathematics School for Your Master's Degree

The mathematical sciences master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality mathematical sciences program can vary widely even among the top schools. When choosing a school we recommend considering some of the following factors:

Quality Overall Is Important

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.

Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How many resources a school devotes to general mathematics students as compared to other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of general mathematics students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized general mathematics related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for general mathematics students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank General Mathematics Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best General Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Alabama list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study General Mathematics in Alabama

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in general mathematics.

Top Alabama Schools for a Master's in Mathematical Sciences

1

The University of Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 Annual Graduates

The University of Alabama is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in general mathematics. Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general mathematics from The University of Alabama

2

University of Alabama in Huntsville
Huntsville, AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

7 Annual Graduates

University of Alabama in Huntsville is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in general mathematics. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general mathematics from University of Alabama in Huntsville

3

University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

9 Annual Graduates

University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in general mathematics. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in general mathematics from University of Alabama at Birmingham

4

Jacksonville State University
Jacksonville, AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

3 Annual Graduates

Jacksonville State University is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in general mathematics. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in general mathematics from Jacksonville State University

5

University of South Alabama
Mobile, AL

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

5 Annual Graduates

USA is a large public university located in the midsize city of Mobile.More information about a master’s in general mathematics from University of South Alabama

Best General Mathematics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best General Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Florida	422	93
Georgia	370	64
North Carolina	334	70
Virginia	331	50
Tennessee	313	63
Kentucky	268	28
South Carolina	260	30
Louisiana	250	46
Mississippi	243	20
Arkansas	187	9
West Virginia	164	8

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Rankings in Majors Related to Mathematical Sciences

General Mathematics is one of 5 different types of Mathematics programs to choose from.

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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). More about our data sources and methodologies.