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2022 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the New England Region

12 Ranked Colleges
172 Degrees Awarded
$42,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region” ranking is part of that endeavor.

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 New England region, there were 4,485 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $58,688 and $21,901 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 172 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $73,889 and $109,372 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region” ranking looked at 12 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.

To come up with these rankings, we looked at factors such as the cost to attend the school after aid is awarded and overall quality of the mathematics and statistics program at the school. See our ranking methodology to learn more.

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Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for new england region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students.

Top 13 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the New England Region

#1

Northeastern University

Boston, Massachusetts
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #1 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 3 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Northeastern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #8 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Northeastern are $25,558.

Full Northeastern Mathematics & Statistics Report

#2

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts
#5 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #2 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school situated in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. It awarded 35 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston College also took the #5 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Boston College are $31,930, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Boston College Mathematics & Statistics Report

#2

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Worcester, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a medium-sized school located in Worcester, Massachusetts that handed out 2 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at WPI, the school also landed the #7 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Worcester Polytechnic Institute are $29,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Worcester Polytechnic Institute

#3

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Massachusetts Amherst landed the #3 spot on the list. UMass Amherst is a large school located in Amherst, Massachusetts that handed out 9 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UMass Amherst also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list, coming in at #9. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UMass Amherst are $32,341.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of Massachusetts Amherst

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 12 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of New Hampshire - Main Campus landed the #4 spot on the list. This fairly large school is located in Durham, New Hampshire, and it awarded 4 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UNH has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of New Hampshire - Main Campus are $29,970.

Full University of New Hampshire - Main Campus Mathematics & Statistics Report

#5

University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island
#12 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Rhode Island. The school came in at #5 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region. University of Rhode Island is a fairly large public school situated in Kingston, Rhode Island. It awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

URI did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #12 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at URI are $29,082, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at URI

#6

University of Connecticut

Storrs, Connecticut
#10 in overall quality

University of Connecticut ranked #6 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. University of Connecticut is a public institution located in Storrs, Connecticut. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UCONN did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #10 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCONN are $41,576, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UCONN Mathematics & Statistics Report

#7

Harvard University

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#4 in overall quality

Harvard University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. Harvard University is a large private not-for-profit school situated in Cambridge, Massachusetts. It awarded 20 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our new england region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, Harvard has also earned the #4 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Harvard are $50,654, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#8

Tufts University

Medford, Massachusetts
#6 in overall quality

Tufts University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking, coming in at #8. Tufts University is located in Medford, Massachusetts and, has a fairly large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Tufts, the school also landed the #6 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Tufts University are $55,168, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at Tufts University

#9

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, Massachusetts
#1 in overall quality

Massachusetts Institute of Technology landed the #9 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and it awarded 26 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at MIT, the school also landed the #1 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at MIT are $56,719.

Full Massachusetts Institute of Technology Mathematics & Statistics Report

#10

Boston University

Boston, Massachusetts
#7 in overall quality

Boston University landed the #10 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Boston U is a private not-for-profit institution located in Boston, Massachusetts. The school has a large population, and it awarded 8 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Boston U also took the #7 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Boston University are $57,666.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Boston University

#10

Dartmouth College

Hanover, New Hampshire
#3 in overall quality

Dartmouth College came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region ranking. Dartmouth is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school situated in Hanover, New Hampshire. It awarded 7 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Dartmouth, the school also landed the #3 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Dartmouth are $58,120, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at Dartmouth College

#12

Brown University

Providence, Rhode Island
#2 in overall quality

Brown University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the New England Region list. Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Providence, Rhode Island. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 16 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Brown also took the #2 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the New England Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Brown are $60,363, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Read more about Mathematics & Statistics at Brown University

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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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