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2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

24 Ranked Colleges
218 Degrees Awarded
$30,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual has developed its “Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking as one item you can use to help make this decision.

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 Southeast region, there were 4,750 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $41,143 and $21,686 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 218 mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid” ranking looked at 24 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in mathematics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great mathematics programs and cost less that 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. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid

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

Top 24 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics in the Southeast Region (With Aid)

#1

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#6 in overall quality

Out of the 24 schools in the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill landed the #1 spot on the list. Chapel Hill, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 9 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree math students with aid list, UNC Chapel Hill has also earned the #6 rank in our “Best 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248.

Read more about Mathematics at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

#2

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Florida. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. This large school is located in Gainesville, Florida, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #12 on our “Best 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 University of Florida are $30,130.

Full UF Mathematics Report

#3

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #3 for the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid. Raleigh, North Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

NC State not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #7 on our “Best 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 NC State are $28,999.

Read full report on Mathematics at North Carolina State University

#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. 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.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #3 on our “Best 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 Georgia Tech are $31,334.

Full Georgia Tech Mathematics Report

#18 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of South Florida - Main Campus. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of South Florida - Main Campus is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 11 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

USF Tampa also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #18. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Florida - Main Campus are $21,126.

Full USF Tampa Mathematics Report

#6

Duke University

Durham, North Carolina
#1 in overall quality

Duke University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Located in Durham, North Carolina, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Duke, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Duke University are $59,140, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#7

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida

Florida State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #7. Located in Tallahassee, Florida, this large public school awarded 9 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Florida State also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #15. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State University are $26,707.

Full Florida State Mathematics Report

#8

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#5 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this large public school handed out 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree math students with aid list, University of Virginia has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19 in overall quality

With a ranking of #9, University of Louisiana at Lafayette did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. University of Louisiana at Lafayette is a fairly large school located in Lafayette, Louisiana that handed out 5 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UL Lafayette also took the #19 spot in our “Best 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 some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Louisiana at Lafayette Mathematics Report

#10

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, Tennessee
#2 in overall quality

Vanderbilt University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Nashville, Tennessee. It awarded 6 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Vanderbilt also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast 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 Vanderbilt University are $50,624.

Full Vanderbilt Mathematics Report

#11

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#13 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. UGA is a public institution located in Athens, Georgia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UGA also took the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Georgia are $27,476, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UGA Mathematics Report

#12

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#20 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Florida Atlantic University is a large school located in Boca Raton, Florida that handed out 6 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

FAU not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #20 on our “Best 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 Florida Atlantic University are $18,482.

Read more about Mathematics at FAU

#13

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #13. Virginia Tech is a public institution located in Blacksburg, Virginia. The school has a large population, and it awarded 7 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Virginia Tech did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #8 on our “Best 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 Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#14

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#18 in overall quality

University of Arkansas came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Fayetteville, Arkansas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #18 spot in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#15

George Mason University

Fairfax, Virginia
#17 in overall quality

George Mason University ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Fairfax, Virginia is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

GMU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #17 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at George Mason University are $37,410, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Mathematics at George Mason University

#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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best 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 Clemson are $23,246.

Read full report on Mathematics at Clemson University

#17

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee
#21 in overall quality

University of Memphis came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. University of Memphis is a public institution located in Memphis, Tennessee. The school has a large population, and it awarded 6 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UofM did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mathematics at UofM

#18

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 Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking, coming in at #18. Columbia, South Carolina is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s math degrees to 14 students in 2019-2020.

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

Read full report on Mathematics at University of South Carolina - Columbia

#19

Emory University

Atlanta, Georgia
#4 in overall quality

Emory University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Atlanta, Georgia. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree math students with aid list, Emory has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Emory University are $44,676, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mathematics at Emory

#17 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

Louisiana State University also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

Read full report on Mathematics at Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College

#21

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#16 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Lexington, Kentucky, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

UK not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #16 on our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kentucky are $33,216, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics at University of Kentucky

With a ranking of #22, The University of Tennessee - Knoxville did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid list. The University of Tennessee - Knoxville is located in Knoxville, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 doctorate’s math degrees to qualified students.

UT Knoxville not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best 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 UT Knoxville are $31,798.

Read full report on Mathematics at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville

#23

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#19 in overall quality

The University of Alabama landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. This large school is located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s math degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UA, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best 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 The University of Alabama are $30,940.

Full The University of Alabama Mathematics Report

#24

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Auburn University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Math Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region For Those Getting Aid ranking. Located in Auburn, Alabama, this large public school handed out 14 degrees to qualified doctorate’s math students in 2019-2020.

Auburn also made our “Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #11. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read full report on Mathematics at Auburn 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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