by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 28 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a doctor's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 367 doctor's degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.
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The mathematics & statistics doctor's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality mathematics & statistics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
The overall quality of a doctor's degree school is important to ensure a good education, not just how well they do in a particular major. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Doctor's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
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.
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 colleges for mathematics & statistics students working on their doctor's degree.
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that 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 & statistics students seeking a a doctor's degree.
Vanderbilt University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in mathematics & statistics. Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from Vanderbilt University
Every student who is interested in a doctor's degree in mathematics & statistics needs to check out Emory University. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from Emory University
University of Virginia - Main Campus is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a doctor's degree in mathematics & statistics. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from University of Virginia - Main Campus
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a doctor's degree in mathematics & statistics. UNC Chapel Hill is a fairly large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from University of Miami
NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from North Carolina State University
Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from Clemson University
Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from University of Florida
Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from Virginia Tech
Located in the city of Athens, UGA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a doctorate in mathematics & statistics from University of Georgia
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Explore the best mathematics & statistics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | 29 | 76 |
| Virginia | 29 | 46 |
| Georgia | 28 | 39 |
| Mississippi | 28 | 7 |
| South Carolina | 28 | 15 |
| North Carolina | 26 | 98 |
| Kentucky | 26 | 16 |
| Alabama | 25 | 23 |
| Tennessee | 25 | 25 |
| Louisiana | 25 | 17 |
| Arkansas | 23 | 2 |
| West Virginia | 20 | 3 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 193 |
| Statistics | 91 |
| Applied Mathematics | 60 |
| Other Statistics | 20 |
| Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 2,407 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,596 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 1,281 |
| Physical Sciences | 1,061 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 133 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 67 |
| Engineering Technologies | 3 |
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