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2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate

142 Ranked Colleges
2,032 Degrees Awarded
$21,000 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate

When it comes to choosing a college, students have a lot of options - but not all of them are good. 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” 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.

At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 2,032 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $72,680 and $116,043 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate” ranking looked at 142 colleges that offer degrees in a bachelor’s in mathematics and statistics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality mathematics and statistics programs that also have a lower cost than 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

The following schools top our list of the Best Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate.

Top 26 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #1 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate. Provo, Utah is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Brigham Young University - Provo are $7,510.

Full Brigham Young University - Provo Mathematics & Statistics Report

Out of the 142 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, North Dakota State University - Main Campus landed the #2 spot on the list. North Dakota State University is a public institution located in Fargo, North Dakota. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at North Dakota State University - Main Campus are $11,589.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at North Dakota State University - Main Campus

Out of the 142 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #3 spot on the list. Texas A&M University - College Station is located in College Station, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 26 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

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

Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, Illinois

Out of the 142 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, Northern Illinois University landed the #4 spot on the list. NIU is located in Dekalb, Illinois and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NIU are $11,086, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#25 in overall quality

Out of the 142 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Wisconsin - Madison landed the #5 spot on the list. University of Wisconsin - Madison is a large school located in Madison, Wisconsin that handed out 36 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UW - Madison, the school also landed the #25 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wisconsin - Madison are $25,523, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UW - Madison Mathematics & Statistics Report

#6

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas

Texas Tech University ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. Texas Tech is a large school located in Lubbock, Texas that handed out 11 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas Tech are $17,530.

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Bowling Green State University - Main Campus came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Bowling Green, Ohio is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 11 students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Bowling Green State University - Main Campus are $15,823.

Full BGSU Mathematics & Statistics Report

With a ranking of #8, Michigan Technological University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. Michigan Technological University is a medium-sized school located in Houghton, Michigan that handed out 7 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Michigan Technological University are $21,996.

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The University of Texas at Austin ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. UT Austin is a large public school situated in Austin, Texas. It awarded 26 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

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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#10

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina

Clemson University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #10. Located in Clemson, South Carolina, this large public school handed out 10 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson University are $23,246.

Full Clemson University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#11

South Dakota State University

Brookings, South Dakota

South Dakota State University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. South Dakota State is a fairly large school located in Brookings, South Dakota that handed out 1 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at South Dakota State University are $16,743, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#11

University of North Texas

Denton, Texas

With a ranking of #11, University of North Texas did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. Denton, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 7 students in 2019-2020.

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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Iowa State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. This large school is located in Ames, Iowa, and it awarded 31 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Iowa State University are $25,948, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Iowa State Mathematics & Statistics Report

#13

Purdue University - Main Campus

West Lafayette, Indiana
Top 25% in overall quality

Purdue University - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #13. West Lafayette, Indiana is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 33 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Purdue are $28,794, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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University of Nebraska - Lincoln landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. Lincoln, Nebraska is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 13 students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UNL are $19,513, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Nebraska - Lincoln Mathematics & Statistics Report

#15

University of Kansas

Lawrence, Kansas

University of Kansas ranked #15 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. KU is a large public school situated in Lawrence, Kansas. It awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Kansas are $25,007, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#16

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
Top 25% in overall quality

North Carolina State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #16. This large school is located in Raleigh, North Carolina, and it awarded 49 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at North Carolina State University

With a ranking of #17, University of Missouri - Columbia did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. University of Missouri - Columbia is located in Columbia, Missouri and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 9 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Mizzou are $27,193, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18

Kansas State University

Manhattan, Kansas

Kansas State University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #18. K -State is a large public school situated in Manhattan, Kansas. It awarded 13 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Kansas State University are $24,115, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#19

University of Houston

Houston, Texas

University of Houston ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 12 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UH are $18,689.

Full UH Mathematics & Statistics Report

#20

University of Utah

Salt Lake City, Utah

University of Utah landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Utah is located in Salt Lake City, Utah and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at U of U are $24,695, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

University of Wyoming

Laramie, Wyoming

University of Wyoming landed the #21 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. UW is a fairly large public school situated in Laramie, Wyoming. It awarded 4 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Wyoming are $16,615, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Wyoming Mathematics & Statistics Report

#22

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

University of Memphis ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. UofM is located in Memphis, Tennessee and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 6 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Memphis are $14,202, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#23

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia

Virginia Tech did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking, coming in at #23. Located in Blacksburg, Virginia, this large public school awarded 18 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas

University of Arkansas landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate ranking. University of Arkansas is a large school located in Fayetteville, Arkansas that handed out 4 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#25

The Graduate Center, CUNY

New York, New York

With a ranking of #25, The Graduate Center, CUNY did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate list. The Graduate Center, CUNY is a medium-sized public school situated in New York, New York. It awarded 15 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at The Graduate Center are $23,640, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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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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