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2024 Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region

7 Colleges in the Rocky Mountains Region
53 Doctor's Degrees
Ranked #26 in popularity, mathematics is one of the most sought-after doctor's degree programs in the nation. This means there are lots of options to choose from when you decide to get your degree.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 7 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 53 doctor's degrees in mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School for Your Doctor's Degree

Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region 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 Great Overall School

A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To account for this 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.

Early-Career Earnings

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.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

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

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Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Rocky Mountains Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.

Best Schools for Doctorate Students to Study Mathematics in the Rocky Mountains Region

Explore the top ranked colleges and universities for mathematics students seeking a a doctor's degree.

Top Rocky Mountains Region Schools for a Doctorate in Math

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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT
17 Annual Graduates

University of Utah is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a doctor's degree in mathematics. Located in the midsize city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from University of Utah

2
7 Annual Graduates

It's difficult to beat University of Colorado Boulder if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in mathematics. Located in the midsize city of Boulder, CU - Boulder is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from University of Colorado Boulder

3
11 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a doctor's degree in mathematics has to look into Colorado State University - Fort Collins. Located in the medium-sized city of Fort Collins, Colorado State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Colorado State University - Fort Collins

4
3 Annual Graduates

It's hard to beat Brigham Young University - Provo if you want to pursue a doctor's degree in mathematics. Located in the medium-sized city of Provo, BYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Brigham Young University - Provo

5
1 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Laramie, UW is a public university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from University of Wyoming

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6 Annual Graduates

Located in the remote town of Bozeman, MSU Bozeman is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Montana State University

7
3 Annual Graduates

USU is a very large public university located in the city of Logan.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from Utah State University

7
2 Annual Graduates

UM is a moderately-sized public university located in the city of Missoula.More information about a doctorate in mathematics from The University of Montana

Best Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics colleges for a specific state in the Rocky Mountains Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Colorado 123 20
Utah 104 23
Idaho 47 1
Montana 37 8
Wyoming 32 1

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Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.

Math Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 50
Other Mathematics 3

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 18
Statistics 3
Other Statistics 2

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