2021 Best Mathematics Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Massachusetts
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Finding the Best Mathematics Schools for Non-Traditional Students
With 1,447 bachelor's degrees handed out in <nil>, mathematics is the #12 most popular major in Massachusetts. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 7.0% of all the math bachelor's degrees in the country.
This year's Best Mathematics Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Massachusetts ranking looked at 7 colleges that offer a bachelor's in math. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent mathematics programs, but they also offer a lot of support to non-traditional students.
Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the mathematics program at the school, affordability, and non-traditional population. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.
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If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Featured Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
University of Massachusetts Amherst tops the 2021 list of our schools in Massachusetts that are best for non-traditional mathematics students. UMass Amherst is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Amherst. UMass Amherst also took the #6 spot in our Best Colleges for Mathematics in Massachusetts rankings.
The student loan default rate at UMass Amherst is lower than is typical, just 0.9% of students default in three years. 4,105 students at UMass Amherst are exclusively online. 6,786 of UMass Amherst students are attending part time.
The #2 spot in this year's ranking belongs to Boston College. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population. In addition to being on our best for non-traditional students list, Boston College has also earned the #3 rank in our Best Colleges for Mathematics in Massachusetts ranking.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 0.5%. Approximately 6,590 students take at least one class online at Boston College. 1,916 of Boston College students are attending part time.
Our rankings recognize Northeastern University as the #3 school in this year's rankings. Located in the large city of Boston, Northeastern is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population. Northeastern did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our Best Colleges for Mathematics in Massachusetts list.
About 0.5% of Northeastern students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 7,987 students at Northeastern that take at least one class online. 1,267 of Northeastern students are attending part time.
Boston University landed the #4 spot in our 2021 best mathematics schools for non-traditional students. Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Boston U also took the #8 spot in our Best Colleges for Mathematics in Massachusetts rankings.
The student loan default rate at Boston U is lower than is typical, just 0.5% of students default in three years. 4,032 students at Boston U are exclusively online. 7,057 students are part time.
Bridgewater State University landed the #5 spot in our 2021 best mathematics schools for non-traditional students. Bridgewater State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Bridgewater. Bridgewater State also took the #9 spot in our Best Colleges for Mathematics in Massachusetts rankings.
About 1.7% of Bridgewater State students default on their loans in three years, which is lower than average. There are approximately 3,579 students at Bridgewater State that take at least one class online. 2,921 students are part time.
Westfield State University comes in at #6 in this year's ranking. Located in the large suburb of Westfield, Westfield is a public college with a small student population.
The student loan default rate at Westfield is lower than is typical, just 1.3% of students default in three years. There are approximately 2,052 students at Westfield that take at least one class online. 1,138 students are part time.
The #7 spot in this year's ranking belongs to University of Massachusetts - Boston. UMass Boston is a large public school located in the city of Boston.
The school has a low student loan default rate of 2.0%. There are approximately 2,088 students at UMass Boston that take at least one class online. About 4,332 of the students at UMass Boston are attending part time.
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 the rest 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).
With 1,447 bachelor's degrees handed out in <nil>, mathematics is the #12 most popular major in Massachusetts. This means that colleges and universities in the state were responsible for awarding 7.0% of all the math bachelor's degrees in the country.
