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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

26 Ranked Colleges
266 Degrees Awarded
$21,200 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Math Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking is part of that endeavor.

Mathematics is the 32nd most popular major in the country with 31,080 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. In 2017-2018, mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $44,066 and had an average of $21,378 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 3,085 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $45,218 and $20,069 respectively. At the master’s degree level specifically, there were 266 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” ranking analyzed 26 colleges that offered a degree in mathematics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great 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 mathematics program at the school and the cost of the school after aid is awarded among other things. For more information, check out our ranking methodology.

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When choosing the right school for you, it’s important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we’ve created a number of major-specific rankings, including this “Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k” list to help you make the college decision.

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Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $48-$75k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s math degrees to 2 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Rice, the school also landed the #0 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Rice University are $47,913.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s math degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree math students whose families make $48-$75k list, UT Rio Grande Valley has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

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#21 in overall quality

Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M International University landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas A&M International University is located in Laredo, Texas and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 masters’s math degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree math students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas A&M International University has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106.

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Out of the 26 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #4 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is a public institution located in College Station, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 23 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas A&M College Station Mathematics Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 3 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also took the #0 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Richardson, Texas, this large public school awarded 20 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #2. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

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#15 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in San Antonio, Texas, this large public school awarded 5 diplomas to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

UTSA not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #15 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at San Antonio are $25,807, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UTSA Mathematics Report

#8

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#4 in overall quality

University of Arizona came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 4 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #4 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 6 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

TWU also took the #20 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Woman’s University are $14,962, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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The University of Texas at El Paso came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. The University of Texas at El Paso is a large public school situated in El Paso, Texas. It awarded 9 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UTEP not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #19 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180.

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#11

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston ranked #11 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s math degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. OSU is located in Stillwater, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 10 masters’s math degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at OSU are $23,963, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full OSU Mathematics Report

#13

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#3 in overall quality

Texas Tech University landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Texas Tech University is a large public school situated in Lubbock, Texas. It awarded 22 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech also took the #3 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Texas Tech University Mathematics Report

#14

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#13 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Texas State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Texas State University is a large public school situated in San Marcos, Texas. It awarded 10 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas State also took the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040.

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#12 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Clear Lake are $19,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UH Clear Lake Mathematics Report

#16

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas
#11 in overall quality

University of North Texas ranked #16 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. This large school is located in Denton, Texas, and it awarded 4 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #11 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618.

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#8 in overall quality

With a ranking of #17, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. The University of Texas at Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 17 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington also made our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Arlington are $23,376, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#5 in overall quality

With a ranking of #18, Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 10 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #5 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at ASU - Tempe are $27,048.

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#19

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas
#16 in overall quality

With a ranking of #19, Sam Houston State University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Huntsville, Texas, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SHSU, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704.

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#14 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking, coming in at #20. Texas A&M University - Commerce is a public institution located in Commerce, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 13 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree math students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas A&M Commerce has also earned the #14 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M Commerce are $14,549, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. This fairly large school is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, and it awarded 4 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full NMSU Main Campus Mathematics Report

#22

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#17 in overall quality

Northern Arizona University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Northern Arizona University is a large public school situated in Flagstaff, Arizona. It awarded 7 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

NAU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Northern Arizona University Mathematics Report

#7 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. University of Oklahoma is a large school located in Norman, Oklahoma that handed out 5 masters’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236.

Full University of Oklahoma Mathematics Report

#24

Tarleton State University

Stephenville, Texas

Tarleton State University ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k list. Located in Stephenville, Texas, this fairly large public school awarded 4 degrees to qualified masters’s math students in 2019-2020.

Tarleton not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tarleton are $15,485, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Tarleton Mathematics Report

#25

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#22 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region For Those Making $48-$75k ranking. Corpus Christi, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s math degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree math students whose families make $48-$75k list, Texas A&M Corpus Christi has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683.

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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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