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2022 Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi

2 Colleges in Mississippi
27 Master's Degrees
a master's degree in mathematics and statistics is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #12 out of 37 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. This means you won't have too much trouble finding schools that offer the degree.

For its 2022 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in Mississippi to determine which ones were the best for mathematics and statistics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 27 master's degrees in mathematics and statistics to qualified students.

What's on this page: * Our Methodology

Average Earnings

To determine the overall quality of a graduate school, one factor we look at is the average early-career salary of those receiving their master's degree from the school. This is because one of the main reasons people pursue their master's degree is to enable themselves to find better-paying positions.

Other Factors We Consider

The metrics below are just some of the other metrics that we use to determine our rankings.

  • Major Focus - How much a school focuses on mathematics and statistics students vs. other majors.
  • Major Demand - The number of mathematics and statistics students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
  • Educational Resources - How many resources are allocated to students. These resources may include educational expenditures per student, number of students per instructor, and graduation rate among other things.
  • Student Debt - How easy is it for mathematics and statistics to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
  • Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized mathematics and statistics related body.

Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their master's degree.

One Size Does Not Fit All

The mathematics and statistics 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 the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi.

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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Mathematics & Statistics in Mississippi

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics and statistics.

Top Mississippi Schools for a Master's in Mathematics & Statistics

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

Mississippi State University is a great decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in mathematics and statistics. Mississippi State is a very large public university located in the town of Mississippi State.More information about a master’s in mathematics and statistics from Mississippi State University

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
7 Annual Graduates

University of Southern Mississippi is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in mathematics and statistics. Southern Miss is a large public university located in the city of Hattiesburg.More information about a master’s in mathematics and statistics from University of Southern Mississippi

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

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

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
Florida 34 255
Georgia 32 262
Tennessee 32 134
Kentucky 31 94
Virginia 31 173
North Carolina 30 333
South Carolina 30 56
Louisiana 30 254
Alabama 30 76
Arkansas 30 44
West Virginia 27 35

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 24
Statistics 3

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

Related Major Annual Graduates
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 354
Engineering 153
Physical Sciences 117
Computer & Information Sciences 53
Agriculture & Agriculture Operations 28
Natural Resources & Conservation 24
Architecture & Related Services 8
Engineering Technologies 7
Science Technologies / Technicians 5

Notes and References

  • The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to brewbooks. More about our data sources and methodologies.

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