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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

14 Ranked Colleges
118 Degrees Awarded
$26,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

With all of the options students have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. 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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard.

In 2019-2020, 31,080 people earned their degree in mathematics, making the major the 32nd most popular in the United States. 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 doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 118 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k” ranking looked at 14 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in mathematics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality mathematics programs that also have a lower cost than schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the mathematics program at the school and the cost to attend the school once aid has been awarded. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k.

Top 14 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics (Income $75-$110k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Rice University landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Houston, Texas, this medium-sized private not-for-profit school handed out 4 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Rice did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #1 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’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 Rice are $47,913.

Read more about Mathematics at Rice

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Texas at Austin. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in Austin, Texas, this large public school handed out 16 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UT Austin, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’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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#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. University of Arizona is a large school located in Tucson, Arizona that handed out 5 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest 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 Arizona are $33,399.

Read more about Mathematics at University of Arizona

#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of North Texas. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Texas are $15,618, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UNT Mathematics Report

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 14 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k that were part of this year’s ranking, Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #5 spot on the list. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 2 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at OSU, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’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 Oklahoma State University - Main Campus Mathematics Report

#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’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 The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610.

Full The University of Texas at Dallas Mathematics Report

#2 in overall quality

With a ranking of #7, Texas A&M University - College Station did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Located in College Station, Texas, this large public school handed out 21 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mathematics at Texas A&M University - College Station

#8

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#7 in overall quality

Texas Tech University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree math students whose families make $75-$110k list, Texas Tech has also earned the #7 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’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 Tech University are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech Mathematics Report

#6 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #9. Arizona State University - Tempe is a public institution located in Tempe, Arizona. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree math students whose families make $75-$110k list, ASU - Tempe has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Arizona State University - Tempe Mathematics Report

#10

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

With a ranking of #10, University of Houston did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Houston, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 12 students in 2019-2020.

UH not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #11 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#14 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. Located in Las Cruces, New Mexico, this fairly large public school handed out 3 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

NMSU Main Campus also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #14. Average graduate tuition and fees at NMSU Main Campus are $18,275, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics at NMSU Main Campus

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking, coming in at #12. Located in Arlington, Texas, this large public school awarded 10 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree math students whose families make $75-$110k list, UT Arlington has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at Arlington Mathematics Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus landed the #13 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k ranking. University of Oklahoma is located in Norman, Oklahoma and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s math degrees to qualified students.

University of Oklahoma did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #9 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Mathematics Report

#14

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#4 in overall quality

With a ranking of #14, Baylor University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $75-$110k list. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

Baylor also took the #4 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics at Baylor University

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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%.

Read more about our data sources and methodologies

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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