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2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

21 Ranked Colleges
218 Degrees Awarded
$30,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking.

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 Southeast region, there were 4,712 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 218 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 21 colleges that offered a degree 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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The mathematical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region”.

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Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region.

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mathematics in the Southeast Region

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Clemson University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. Clemson is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 10 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Clemson University General Mathematics Report

#2

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 7 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best General 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

Full Virginia Tech General Mathematics Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina, this large public school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, NC State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NC State General Mathematics Report

#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

Out of the 21 schools in the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #4 spot on the list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UofM not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #21 on our “Best General 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 Memphis are $14,202.

Full UofM General Mathematics Report

#5

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. UNC Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Chapel Hill, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best General 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#6

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#18 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 4 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best General 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 University of Arkansas are $22,121.

Full University of Arkansas General Mathematics Report

#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

University of Georgia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #6. This large school is located in Athens, Georgia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, UGA has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General 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 UGA are $27,476.

Read full report on General Mathematics at University of Georgia

#3 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Georgia Tech is a large public school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 13 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech also took the #3 spot in our “Best General 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 Georgia Tech are $31,334.

Read more about General Mathematics at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus

#18 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. Tampa, Florida 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Florida - Main Campus General Mathematics Report

#9

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 9 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Florida State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best General 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 Florida State are $26,707.

Read more about General Mathematics at Florida State

#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Mathematics at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#20 in overall quality

With a ranking of #11, Florida Atlantic University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Boca Raton, Florida, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU also took the #20 spot in our “Best General 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 FAU are $18,482.

Read more about General Mathematics at FAU

#12

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#12 in overall quality

University of Florida came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UF is a large public school situated in Gainesville, Florida. It awarded 10 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, UF has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best General 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 University of Florida are $30,130.

Full University of Florida General Mathematics Report

#13

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #13. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large public school situated in Charlottesville, Virginia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about General Mathematics at University of Virginia

#19 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette ranked #14 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a public institution located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, UL Lafayette has also earned the #19 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette General Mathematics Report

#14 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #15. Knoxville, Tennessee is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Knoxville, the school also landed the #14 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about General Mathematics at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College General Mathematics Report

#17

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Auburn is a public institution located in Auburn, Alabama. The school has a large population, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Auburn, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #18. UK is located in Lexington, Kentucky and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 11 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UK also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #16. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216.

Read full report on General Mathematics at University of Kentucky

#19

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University landed the #19 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Emory University is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Atlanta, Georgia. It awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Mathematics at Emory

#19

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

The University of Alabama came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on General Mathematics at UA

#20

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #20 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Vanderbilt General Mathematics Report

#21

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Durham, North Carolina is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students list, Duke has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Duke General Mathematics Report

#21

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

George Mason University landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

GMU also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at GMU are $37,410.

Full George Mason University General Mathematics Report

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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