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2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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 Getting Aid

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. 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 Getting Aid” 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.

For this year’s “Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking, we looked at 16 colleges that offer 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. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid.

Top 16 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Applied Mathematics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#2 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 61 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 with aid list, Georgia Tech has also earned the #2 rank in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Georgia Tech Applied Mathematics Report

#2

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Virginia - Main Campus. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Charlottesville, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 62 students in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Applied Mathematics Report

#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 Getting Aid list. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 37 students in 2019-2020.

NC State also took the #5 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at North Carolina State University are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full North Carolina State University Applied Mathematics Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Florida International University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Miami, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 1 students in 2019-2020.

FIU also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #0. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida International University are $24,211.

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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 Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Central Florida landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Central Florida is a public institution located in Orlando, Florida. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#6

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee

Vanderbilt University landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This fairly large school is located in Nashville, Tennessee, and it awarded 130 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree applied math students with aid list, Vanderbilt has also earned the #1 rank 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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#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 Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

University of North Florida

Jacksonville, Florida
#15 in overall quality

With a ranking of #8, University of North Florida did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this fairly large public school awarded 10 diplomas to qualified masters’s applied math students in 2019-2020.

UNF also took the #15 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Florida are $21,930, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#9

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#13 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. FAU is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 5 masters’s applied math degrees to qualified students.

FAU also made our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #13. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Florida Atlantic University Applied Mathematics Report

#10

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina
#9 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #10. This large school is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, and it awarded 41 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNC Charlotte, the school also landed the #9 spot 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Charlotte Applied Mathematics Report

#14 in overall quality

University of Central Arkansas landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Central Arkansas is a fairly large public school situated in Conway, Arkansas. It awarded 4 masters’s applied math degrees in 2019-2020.

UCA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Central Arkansas are $11,648, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#12

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#6 in overall quality

University of Kentucky came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. 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 University of Kentucky are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

Georgia State University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Georgia State University is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 40 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia State, the school also landed the #12 spot in our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s applied math degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UofSC did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UofSC Applied Mathematics Report

#15

Old Dominion University

Norfolk, Virginia
#10 in overall quality

Old Dominion University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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.

In addition to being on our southeast region master’s degree applied math students with aid list, Old Dominion has also earned the #10 rank 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 you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Old Dominion University Applied Mathematics Report

#16

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#8 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Applied Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 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 with aid list, Auburn has also earned the #8 rank 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 Auburn University are $31,956.

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Notes and References

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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