by our College Data Analytics TeamIn 2024, College Factual analyzed 10 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 907 master's degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.
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The mathematics & statistics master'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. 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 full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mathematics & statistics students working on their master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics.
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in mathematics & statistics has to look into Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Every student who is interested in a master's degree in mathematics & statistics needs to look into Harvard University. Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Harvard University
Boston College is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Boston College
It's hard to beat Northeastern University if you want to pursue a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Northeastern University
Boston U is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Boston University
WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Located in the small 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 & statistics 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 & statistics from University of Massachusetts Amherst
Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Massachusetts - Lowell
Located in the large suburb of Salem, Salem State is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Salem State University
Explore all the Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Rhode Island | 32 | 39 |
| Connecticut | 30 | 382 |
| New Hampshire | 27 | 23 |
| Maine | 27 | 5 |
| Vermont | 25 | 5 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 731 |
| Statistics | 93 |
| Mathematics | 83 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 3,995 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 1,279 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 560 |
| Engineering Technologies | 288 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 282 |
| Physical Sciences | 212 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 30 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 2 |
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