by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 14 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for mathematics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 97 doctor's degrees in mathematics to qualified students.
What's on this page: * Our Methodology
The math doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. This section explores some of the factors we include in our ranking and how much they vary depending on the school you select. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To take this into account we include a school's overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking which itself looks at a collection of different factors like degree completion, educational resources, student body caliber and post-graduation earnings for the school as a whole.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of doctorate graduates during the early years of their career. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their doctor's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.
The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.
Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mathematics students working on their doctor's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the New England Region list to help you make the college decision.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for mathematics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
It is hard to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in mathematics. MIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in mathematics has to check out Harvard University. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Harvard University
It is difficult to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a doctor's degree in mathematics. Brown is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Providence.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Brown University
It is hard to beat Dartmouth College if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Dartmouth College
Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Boston College
Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Northeastern University
Located in the large city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Boston University
UMass Amherst is a very large public university located in the large suburb of Amherst.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the midsize city of Worcester, WPI is a private not-for-profit school with a medium-sized student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Brandeis is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Waltham.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Brandeis University
Explore the best mathematics colleges for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 153 | 65 |
| Connecticut | 93 | 18 |
| Rhode Island | 78 | 6 |
| New Hampshire | 47 | 6 |
| Vermont | 30 | 2 |
Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 97 |
