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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

14 Ranked Colleges
113 Degrees Awarded
$26,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

In 2019-2020, 30,635 people earned their degree in general mathematics, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,080 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 113 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general mathematics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality general mathematics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general mathematics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mathematics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. This medium-sized school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Rice has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Rice General Mathematics Report

#9 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #2 spot on the list. University of North Texas is a large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 7 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618.

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#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. College Station, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 21 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station General Mathematics Report

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school awarded 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Austin has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Austin General Mathematics Report

#5

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Arizona. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. University of Arizona is a public institution located in Tucson, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also took the #5 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school awarded 2 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

OSU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963.

Full OSU General Mathematics Report

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#6 in overall quality

Texas Tech University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Lubbock, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech University are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech University General Mathematics Report

#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#10 in overall quality

University of Houston came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. University of Houston is a large school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 12 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UH has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689.

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#7 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Tempe, Arizona is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also took the #13 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full ASU - Tempe General Mathematics Report

#12 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. NMSU Main Campus is a fairly large school located in Las Cruces, New Mexico that handed out 3 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #12 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NMSU Main Campus General Mathematics Report

#11 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Oklahoma Norman Campus is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

Baylor University ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This fairly large school is located in Waco, Texas, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor are $36,936.

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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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