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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

24 Ranked Colleges
218 Degrees Awarded
$30,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

It’s not easy to decide which college to attend when there so many options available for students. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 30,635 people earned their degree in general mathematics, making the major the 27th most popular in the United States.

Across the Southeast region, there were 4,712 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $0 and $0 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 218 general mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in general mathematics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great general mathematics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

Some of the factors we look at when determining these rankings are overall quality of the general 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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The mathematical sciences school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we’ve developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of “Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k”.

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Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k.

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for General Mathematics (Income $0-$30k) in the Southeast Region

#1

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, Duke University landed the #1 spot on the list. Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Durham, North Carolina. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Duke also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #1. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Vanderbilt University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Vanderbilt is located in Nashville, Tennessee and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

Vanderbilt also took the #2 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Vanderbilt University are $50,624, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#3

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #3 spot on the list. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

UNC Chapel Hill not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #6 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’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 UNC Chapel Hill are $30,248.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#12 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Florida. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Florida is a large school located in Gainesville, Florida that handed out 10 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UF did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’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 UF are $30,130.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k. Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus is a public institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 13 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Georgia Tech, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#6

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

North Carolina State University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. NC State is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 11 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, NC State has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #7. This fairly large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Emory not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory are $44,676, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Emory University General Mathematics Report

#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida State University landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Tallahassee, Florida is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Tampa, Florida, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also took the #18 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #10, University of Georgia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 5 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UGA has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a public institution located in Charlottesville, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #5. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia - Main Campus are $32,394.

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#12

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Tech landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school handed out 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech also took the #8 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’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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#13

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#20 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #13. Florida Atlantic University is located in Boca Raton, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, FAU has also earned the #20 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. 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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#14

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #14. This large school is located in Columbia, South Carolina, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UofSC also took the #10 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UofSC are $30,160, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of South Carolina - Columbia General Mathematics Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #15, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. UT Knoxville is a public institution located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Knoxville also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Clemson University came in at #16 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Clemson, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#19 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #17. UL Lafayette is a fairly large public school situated in Lafayette, Louisiana. It awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UL Lafayette, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Louisiana at Lafayette are $23,865, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#17 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College came in at #18 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Louisiana State University is a public institution located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #17 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’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 Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College are $29,970.

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#19

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#18 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, University of Arkansas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 4 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, UARK has also earned the #18 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arkansas are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Arkansas General Mathematics Report

#20

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #20, University of Kentucky did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. University of Kentucky is a public institution located in Lexington, Kentucky. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UK did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #16 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’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 UK are $33,216.

Full UK General Mathematics Report

#21

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, George Mason University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k list. This large school is located in Fairfax, Virginia, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematical sciences students whose families make $0-$30k list, GMU has also earned the #17 rank in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full George Mason University General Mathematics Report

#22

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

University of Memphis did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking, coming in at #22. University of Memphis is a large public school situated in Memphis, Tennessee. It awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM also took the #21 spot in our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Memphis General Mathematics Report

#23

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Auburn University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s mathematical sciences degrees in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn are $31,956.

Full Auburn General Mathematics Report

#24

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematical Sciences Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Making $0-$30k ranking. Located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, this large public school awarded 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematical sciences students in 2019-2020.

UA did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #19 on our “Best General Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UA General Mathematics Report

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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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  • *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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