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2027 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region

86 Colleges in the United States
5,384 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$50,964 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics & Statistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics & statistics programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 86 schools to find the best for mathematics & statistics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southeast Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics & statistics education in the Southeast Region.

Top Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 139 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Vanderbilt University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Vanderbilt University generally make around $122,342. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Vanderbilt University

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A rank of #2 makes University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill one of the top schools for mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 274 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $66,582. Typical student debt for the program is $14,900. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Students looking for a strong mathematics & statistics program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #3. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 150 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $110,023 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,154. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Duke University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 69 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $67,369 in their early career. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Wake Forest University

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

Students looking for a strong mathematics & statistics program will find one at University Of Richmond, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of University of Richmond. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 16 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $53,815. Students borrow a median of $21,634 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of Richmond

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus placed #6 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 227 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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College Of William And Mary landed the #7 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Williamsburg. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 146 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from College Of William And Mary earn around $60,494 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from College Of William And Mary

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Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #8 for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. About 78 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Tulane University Of Louisiana earn around $55,916 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,957 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Davidson College placed #9 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Davidson. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 18 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Davidson College in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Davidson College earn a median of $41,505 early in their careers. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,906 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Davidson College

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University Of Virginia Main Campus earned the #10 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 259 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $69,595 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,192 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #11 for mathematics & statistics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Greenville. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. Furman University awarded about 12 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. Furman University graduates carry a median of $23,764 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Furman University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University earned the #12 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 77% of students finish within six years. About 10 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at Samford University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Samford University earn around $64,132 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,039 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Samford University

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College landed the #13 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Spartanburg, Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Wofford College graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Wofford College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Wofford College earn around $41,052 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,643. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Wofford College

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida came in at #14 for mathematics & statistics this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 252 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Florida in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Florida earn around $50,837 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $16,093 in student loans. Get the full mathematics & statistics details for University Of Florida

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville earned the #15 position for mathematics & statistics this year. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. About 31 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Alabama At Huntsville in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn around $62,903 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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Elon University placed #16 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the suburb of Elon, Elon University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Elon University graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 19 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Elon University in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Elon University earn a median of $50,463 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,619 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Elon University

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus landed the #17 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public school located in the town of University. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 22 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University placed #18 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 169 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $57,131 in their early career. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $20,716 in student loans. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach placed #19 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Daytona Beach. The six-year graduation rate is 66%. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach awarded about 41 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earn around $70,246 in the first couple years of their career. Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach graduates carry a median of $22,845 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #20 spot for mathematics & statistics this year. Clemson University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Clemson. About 87% of students finish within six years. Clemson University awarded about 85 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $47,529 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for Clemson University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University placed #21 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. James Madison University graduates 80% of students within six years. About 28 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at James Madison University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & statistics degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $58,810. Students borrow a median of $20,876 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for James Madison University

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Christopher Newport University placed #22 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Located in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public university. Christopher Newport University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 17 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median of $41,656 early in their careers. Christopher Newport University graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics & statistics program at Christopher Newport University

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

University Of Arkansas placed #23 among the best mathematics & statistics schools. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. About 54 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at University Of Arkansas in the most recent year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of University Of Arkansas earn a median of $41,409 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,500 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for University Of Arkansas

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George Mason University came in at #24 for mathematics & statistics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Fairfax. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. About 86 mathematics & statistics degrees were awarded at George Mason University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from George Mason University earn around $54,711 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,000. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from George Mason University

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #25 for mathematics & statistics this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 303 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $57,038 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,077. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for North Carolina State University At Raleigh

Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics & Statistics Schools

These schools also placed among the best for mathematics & statistics this year:

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University Of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 86 schools evaluated.

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