2027 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Massachusetts
Mathematics & Statistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
College Factual analyzed 22 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mathematics & statistics schools.
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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in Massachusetts
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Top Schools in Mathematics & Statistics
No school ranked higher than Massachusetts Institute Of Technology this year for mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 256 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology generally make around $109,288. Typical student debt for the program is $10,003.
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A rank of #2 makes Harvard University one of the top schools for mathematics & statistics. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 369 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Harvard University earn around $120,957 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Tufts University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics, ranking #3. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 55 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Tufts University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $110,512 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,750 to complete this degree.
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Williams College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics, landing the #4 spot this year. Williams College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 41 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Williams College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Williams College earn around $55,193 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,807.
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Boston College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics, ranking #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Boston College awarded about 101 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Boston College earn around $74,144 in the first couple years of their career. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,025 in student loans.
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Amherst College landed the #6 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Amherst College awarded about 42 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Amherst College generally make around $78,500. Amherst College graduates carry a median of $14,745 in student loans.
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Northeastern University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 90% of students finish within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 303 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Northeastern University generally make around $76,392. Northeastern University graduates carry a median of $21,750 in student loans.
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Babson College placed #8 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Babson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Wellesley. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 88 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Babson College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $106,540 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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Boston University placed #9 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. Boston University awarded about 269 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Boston University earn around $64,604 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,750 to complete this degree.
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Worcester Polytechnic Institute came in at #10 for mathematics & statistics this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Worcester. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $91,834 early in their careers. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Bentley University landed the #11 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Waltham, Bentley University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 33 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Bentley University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Bentley University earn around $74,737 in the first couple years of their career. Bentley University graduates carry a median of $19,334 in student loans.
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Mount Holyoke College earned the #12 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the suburb of South Hadley, Mount Holyoke College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 19 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $35,038 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,041 to complete this degree.
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Clark University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of Worcester, Clark University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. Clark University awarded about 46 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Clark University generally make around $43,257. Clark University graduates carry a median of $26,153 in student loans.
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Brandeis University landed the #14 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Brandeis University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 98 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Brandeis University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Brandeis University generally make around $47,783. Typical student debt for the program is $26,559.
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College Of The Holy Cross landed the #15 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 47 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at College Of The Holy Cross in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from College Of The Holy Cross earn around $61,761 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $27,000 to complete this degree.
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University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #16 for mathematics & statistics this year. University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a very large public school located in the city of Amherst. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. University Of Massachusetts Amherst awarded about 263 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of $42,682 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250.
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Smith College earned the #17 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Northampton. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 31 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Smith College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $69,250 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,181 to complete this degree.
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University Of Massachusetts Lowell ranked #18 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a very large public institution. About 65% of students finish within six years. About 78 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Lowell in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Massachusetts Lowell earn a median of $48,641 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,539 to complete this degree.
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Framingham State University landed the #19 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Framingham, Framingham State University is a moderately-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 48%. About 10 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Framingham State University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Framingham State University earn around $49,006 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,872 to complete this degree.
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Bridgewater State University came in at #20 for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a large public university. Bridgewater State University graduates 53% of students within six years. Bridgewater State University awarded about 17 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $48,457 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000.
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Westfield State University landed the #21 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a moderately-sized public university. Westfield State University graduates 54% of students within six years. Westfield State University awarded about 14 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Westfield State University earn a median of $47,922 early in their careers. Westfield State University graduates carry a median of $25,910 in student loans.
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University Of Massachusetts Boston came in at #22 for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. About 19 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Boston in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $52,885 in their early career. University Of Massachusetts Boston graduates carry a median of $26,236 in student loans.
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
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