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2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

16 Ranked Colleges
895 Degrees Awarded
$28,300 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master's in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking.

Applied Mathematics is the 83rd most popular major in the country with 10,462 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, applied mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $55,528 and had an average of $22,646 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southeast region, there were 1,552 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $54,950 and $15,775 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 895 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,950 and $43,286 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking analyzed 16 colleges that offered a degree in applied mathematics. Not only do the schools that top this list have excellent applied mathematics programs, but they also cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the applied mathematics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Vanderbilt University landed the #1 spot on the list. Vanderbilt is a fairly large school located in Nashville, Tennessee that handed out 130 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also took the #1 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#2 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school awarded 61 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334.

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#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend North Carolina State University. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. North Carolina State University is a public institution located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 37 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Virginia - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. University of Virginia is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 62 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Virginia, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

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#11 in overall quality

Out of the 16 schools in the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. UCF is located in Orlando, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 7 masters’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

UCF also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Florida are $28,657, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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With a ranking of #6, Florida International University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Florida International University is a public institution located in Miami, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 1 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

FIU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #0 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#4 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. Virginia Tech is located in Blacksburg, Virginia and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $0-$30k list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#15 in overall quality

University of North Florida landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Jacksonville, Florida, and it awarded 10 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UNF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930.

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#9

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #13 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#10

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Columbia, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 12 degrees to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

UofSC also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

University of Kentucky did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #11. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 55 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #6. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Charlotte, North Carolina, this large public school handed out 41 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree applied math students whose families make $0-$30k list, UNC Charlotte has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNC Charlotte are $21,055, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#13

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Norfolk, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Old Dominion also took the #10 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Old Dominion are $33,288, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14 in overall quality

University of Central Arkansas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. UCA is a public institution located in Conway, Arkansas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCA also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #15. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 40 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia State also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #12. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #16. Auburn is located in Auburn, Alabama and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 masters’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

Auburn not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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References

  • 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).
  • Information about the national average student loan default rate is from the U.S. Department of Education and refers to data about the 2016 borrower cohort tracking period for which the cohort default rate (CDR) was 10.1%.

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Footnotes

  • *Average salary, average net price, and average tuition and fees are for the top schools only.
  • Some schools otherwise deserving of recognition may have been removed from this ranking in the event that new data identified post-publication warranted it, or at the request of the school.

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