by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 17 schools in the New England Region to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of mathematics. Combined, these schools handed out 168 master's degrees in mathematics to qualified students.
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The math master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality math program can vary widely even among the top schools. Below we explain some of the most important factors to consider before making your choice:
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.
Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mathematics students working on their master's degree.
The math 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 the Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in the New England Region.
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in mathematics has to check out Harvard University. Harvard is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Harvard University
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mathematics needs to take a look at Brown University. Located in the midsize city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Brown University
Dartmouth College is a good decision for students interested in a master's degree in mathematics. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Dartmouth College
Boston University is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mathematics. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Boston University
WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Brandeis University
Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the large suburb of Storrs, UCONN is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics from University of Connecticut
Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in mathematics from Northeastern University
UVM is a fairly large public university located in the small city of Burlington.
Soon after graduating, math master's recipients usually earn about $54,176 in their early careers.
More information about a master’s in mathematics from University of VermontExplore the best mathematics schools for a specific state in the New England Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | 222 | 83 |
| Connecticut | 153 | 53 |
| Rhode Island | 127 | 22 |
| New Hampshire | 108 | 10 |
| Vermont | 91 | 0 |
Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| General Mathematics | 159 |
| Other Mathematics | 9 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 1,059 |
| Statistics | 134 |
