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2025 Best Mathematics Schools in Kentucky

4 Colleges in Kentucky
196 Math Degrees Awarded
$50,984 Avg Early-Career Salary
Ranked #35 in popularity, mathematics is one of the most sought-after degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual reviewed 4 schools in Kentucky to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of mathematics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 196 degrees in mathematics annually.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics School

Best Mathematics Schools in Kentucky Your choice of mathematics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. For our Best Overall Mathematics School rankings, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

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Bachelor's Degrees in Math
Master's Degrees in Math
Doctor's Degrees in Math

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics Schools in Kentucky list, to help you choose the best school for you. More interested in schools in a specific area of the country? Filter this list by region or state.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Kentucky

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the math degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Kentucky Schools in Math

1
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
60 Math Degrees Awarded
$39,211 Median Starting Salary

University of Kentucky is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. UK is a fairly large public university located in the city of Lexington. A Best Colleges rank of #220 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UK is a great university overall.

There were about 60 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the math program earn around $39,211 in the first couple years of their career.

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2
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In KY
25.0% Growth in Graduates

Murray State University is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the town of Murray, Murray State is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 16th out of 39 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were about 16 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Murray State in the most recent data year.

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Bachelors Degree Type
BA in Mathematics Program Name

If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In KY

University of Louisville is a good choice for students interested in a degree in mathematics. Located in the large city of Louisville, UofL is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #421 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means UofL is a great university overall.

There were approximately 16 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UofL in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
$24,257 Median Starting Salary

Every student pursuing a degree in mathematics has to check out Morehead State University. Located in the remote town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public university with a medium-sized student population. This university ranks 27th out of 39 schools for overall quality in the state of Kentucky.

There were roughly 10 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Morehead State University in the most recent year we have data available. Students who graduate with their degree from the math program report average early career earnings of $24,257.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Georgia 287 482
Florida 282 590
North Carolina 279 750
Virginia 274 694
Tennessee 269 437
South Carolina 248 280
Louisiana 242 260
Mississippi 234 156
Arkansas 234 132
Alabama 233 352
West Virginia 207 84

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One of 4 majors within the Mathematics & Statistics area of study, Mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Math Focus Areas

Major Annual Graduates
General Mathematics 196

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 77
Statistics 32
Applied Statistics 18
Other Statistics 3

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