by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 5 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 334 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 colleges for mathematics & statistics students working on their master's degree.
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the city of Chapel Hill.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
North Carolina State University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. NC State is a very large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from North Carolina State University
It's difficult to beat Wake Forest University if you wish to pursue a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Winston-Salem.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Wake Forest University
University of North Carolina at Wilmington is a great option for students pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Wilmington, UNCW is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of North Carolina at Wilmington
Appalachian State University is a good choice for individuals interested in a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the distant town of Boone, Appalachian State is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Appalachian State University
Located in the large city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Explore all the Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 23 |
| Florida | 34 | 306 |
| Virginia | 33 | 181 |
| Georgia | 32 | 228 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 223 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 96 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 8 |
| Alabama | 30 | 60 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 165 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 39 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 44 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 191 |
| Applied Mathematics | 71 |
| Mathematics | 70 |
| Applied Statistics | 2 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,237 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 522 |
| Physical Sciences | 264 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 256 |
| Engineering Technologies | 248 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 137 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 96 |
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