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2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

15 Ranked Colleges
199 Degrees Awarded
$27,500 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. One of our goals at College Factual is to give you as much information as we can - such as our “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking - to help you make that decision.

In 2019-2020, 51,937 people earned their degree in mathematics and statistics, making the major the 20th most popular in the United States. In 2017-2018, mathematics and statistics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2015-2017, earned an average of $47,652 and had an average of $21,598 in loans still to pay off.

Across the Southwest region, there were 4,466 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $46,965 and $20,473 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 199 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,970 and $95,025 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k” ranking looked at 15 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in mathematics and statistics. The schools that top this list are recognized because they have great mathematics and statistics programs and cost less that schools of similar quality.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the mathematics and statistics 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 Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students whose families make $30-$48k.

Top 15 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics (Income $30-$48k) in the Southwest Region

#1

Rice University

Houston, Texas
#1 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Rice University. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k. Houston, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 16 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Rice has also earned the #1 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 Rice University are $47,913.

Full Rice Mathematics & Statistics Report

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, University of North Texas landed the #2 spot on the list. Located in Denton, Texas, this large public school awarded 7 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UNT, the school also landed the #11 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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.

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#3 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Texas A&M University - College Station. It ranked #3 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in College Station, Texas, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, Texas A&M College Station has also earned the #3 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M College Station are $22,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#4

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#6 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arizona. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. University of Arizona is a large public school situated in Tucson, Arizona. It awarded 13 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at University of Arizona, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 University of Arizona are $33,399.

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#4 in overall quality

Out of the 15 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #5 spot on the list. The University of Texas at Austin is located in Austin, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

UT Austin not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 UT Austin are $22,886.

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#12 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Stillwater, Oklahoma, this large public school handed out 3 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

OSU also took the #12 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 & Statistics Report

#7

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#8 in overall quality

Texas Tech University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #7. This large school is located in Lubbock, Texas, and it awarded 11 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#12 in overall quality

University of Houston landed the #8 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Located in Houston, Texas, this large public school awarded 12 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

UH did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Houston Mathematics & Statistics Report

#10 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #9. This large school is located in Richardson, Texas, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, UT Dallas has also earned the #10 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Dallas are $28,610, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Dallas Mathematics & Statistics Report

#7 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k list. This large school is located in Tempe, Arizona, and it awarded 28 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #7. Average graduate tuition and fees at Arizona State University - Tempe are $27,048, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#15 in overall quality

New Mexico State University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #11. NMSU Main Campus is located in Las Cruces, New Mexico and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

NMSU Main Campus also took the #15 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 New Mexico State University - Main Campus are $18,275.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #12. UT Arlington is a public institution located in Arlington, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 10 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #13 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 UT Arlington are $23,376.

Full UT Arlington Mathematics & Statistics Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #13. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students whose families make $30-$48k list, University of Oklahoma has also earned the #9 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2 in overall quality

Southern Methodist University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking, coming in at #14. This fairly large school is located in Dallas, Texas, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at SMU, the school also landed the #2 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 Southern Methodist University are $47,478.

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#15

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southwest Region For Those Making $30-$48k ranking. Baylor University is a fairly large school located in Waco, Texas that handed out 12 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Baylor University are $36,936, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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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%.

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