by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in North Carolina to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a master's degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 276 master's degrees in mathematics & statistics during the 2022-2023 academic year.
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Average early-career salary of those graduating with their master's degree is one indicator we use in our analysis to find the schools that offer the highest-quality education. After all, your master's degree won't mean much if it doesn't help you find a job that will help you earn a living.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for mathematics & statistics students working on their master's degree.
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 Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in North Carolina list to help you make the college decision.
The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics.
Duke University is a great choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the large city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Duke University
North Carolina State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. NC State is a fairly large public university located in the city of Raleigh.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from North Carolina State University
Explore all the Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.
| State | Colleges | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 34 | 23 |
| Florida | 34 | 306 |
| Virginia | 33 | 181 |
| Georgia | 32 | 228 |
| Tennessee | 32 | 223 |
| Kentucky | 31 | 96 |
| West Virginia | 30 | 8 |
| Alabama | 30 | 60 |
| Louisiana | 30 | 165 |
| South Carolina | 30 | 39 |
| Arkansas | 30 | 44 |
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Statistics | 132 |
| Applied Mathematics | 83 |
| Mathematics | 58 |
| Applied Statistics | 3 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 1,433 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 658 |
| Engineering Technologies | 520 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 340 |
| Physical Sciences | 247 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 145 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 99 |
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