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

31 Ranked Colleges
393 Degrees Awarded
$26,600 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region

When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking.

Mathematics & Statistics is the 20th most popular major in the country with 51,937 degrees awarded in 2019-2020. 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 Southeast region, there were 7,622 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $42,817 and $21,730 respectively. At the doctor’s degree level specifically, there were 393 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $71,978 and $116,300 respectively.

This year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region” ranking analyzed 31 colleges that offered a degree 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.

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 Southeast Region

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

Top 28 Best Value Doctor’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southeast Region

#1

Clemson University

Clemson, South Carolina
#9 in overall quality

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Clemson University landed the #1 spot on the list. Clemson University is a large school located in Clemson, South Carolina that handed out 10 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Clemson not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #9 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Clemson are $23,246, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#2

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina
#5 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend North Carolina State University. The school came in at #2 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region. North Carolina State University is a large public school situated in Raleigh, North Carolina. It awarded 49 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, NC State has also earned the #5 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at NC State are $28,999, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full North Carolina State University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#3

University of Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee

Out of the 31 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Memphis landed the #3 spot on the list. University of Memphis is a large school located in Memphis, Tennessee that handed out 6 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

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

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#4

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, Virginia
#8 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #4 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Virginia Tech is a large public school situated in Blacksburg, Virginia. It awarded 18 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, Virginia Tech has also earned the #8 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Virginia Tech are $30,547.

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#5

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, Arkansas
#19 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Arkansas. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. UARK is a large public school situated in Fayetteville, Arkansas. It awarded 4 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UARK, the school also landed the #19 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UARK are $22,121, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#6

University of Georgia

Athens, Georgia
#12 in overall quality

University of Georgia landed the #6 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in Athens, Georgia, this large public school handed out 15 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UGA has also earned the #12 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UGA are $27,476.

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#4 in overall quality

Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and it awarded 18 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Georgia Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #4 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia Tech are $31,334, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#8

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, North Carolina
#7 in overall quality

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #8. UNC Chapel Hill is a large public school situated in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. It awarded 17 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNC Chapel Hill did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill are $30,248, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UNC Chapel Hill Mathematics & Statistics Report

#21 in overall quality

University of South Florida - Main Campus did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #9. USF Tampa is a large school located in Tampa, Florida that handed out 11 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, USF Tampa has also earned the #21 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at USF Tampa are $21,126, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#10

Florida State University

Tallahassee, Florida
#15 in overall quality

Florida State University ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Tallahassee, Florida, and it awarded 24 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Florida State did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #15 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Florida State are $26,707, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#11

Florida Atlantic University

Boca Raton, Florida
#25 in overall quality

Florida Atlantic University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #11. Located in Boca Raton, Florida, this large public school awarded 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, FAU has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at FAU are $18,482, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full Florida Atlantic University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#12

University of South Carolina - Columbia

Columbia, South Carolina
#10 in overall quality

University of South Carolina - Columbia landed the #12 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of South Carolina - Columbia is a public institution located in Columbia, South Carolina. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 doctorate’s degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UofSC, the school also landed the #10 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of South Carolina - Columbia are $30,160.

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#13

University of Virginia - Main Campus

Charlottesville, Virginia
#6 in overall quality

University of Virginia - Main Campus ranked #13 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of Virginia - Main Campus is a large school located in Charlottesville, Virginia that handed out 12 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Virginia also took the #6 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at University of Virginia are $32,394.

Full University of Virginia - Main Campus Mathematics & Statistics Report

#14

University of Florida

Gainesville, Florida
#14 in overall quality

University of Florida did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #14. UF is located in Gainesville, Florida and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 14 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

UF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #14 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UF are $30,130.

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#15

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, Mississippi
#24 in overall quality

Mississippi State University landed the #15 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. Mississippi State, Mississippi is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 3 students in 2019-2020.

Mississippi State also took the #24 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Mississippi State are $23,950, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Mississippi State Mathematics & Statistics Report

#23 in overall quality

University of Louisiana at Lafayette landed the #16 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This fairly large school is located in Lafayette, Louisiana, and it awarded 5 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at UL Lafayette, the school also landed the #23 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UL Lafayette are $23,865, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16

University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Greensboro, North Carolina

With a ranking of #16, University of North Carolina at Greensboro did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Greensboro is a fairly large school located in Greensboro, North Carolina that handed out 1 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are $21,918, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#13 in overall quality

The University of Tennessee - Knoxville came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. UT Knoxville is a large school located in Knoxville, Tennessee that handed out 16 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UT Knoxville has also earned the #13 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Knoxville are $31,798, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full The University of Tennessee - Knoxville Mathematics & Statistics Report

University of Alabama at Birmingham did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #17. UAB is a large public school situated in Birmingham, Alabama. It awarded 2 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at UAB are $19,188, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#18

University of Central Florida

Orlando, Florida
#22 in overall quality

University of Central Florida ranked #18 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Orlando, Florida, this large public school handed out 11 diplomas to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

UCF not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #22 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UCF are $28,657, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#16 in overall quality

Louisiana State University and Agricultural & Mechanical College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, this large public school awarded 5 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Louisiana State University, the school also landed the #16 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Louisiana State University are $29,970.

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#20

University of North Carolina at Charlotte

Charlotte, North Carolina

University of North Carolina at Charlotte ranked #20 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. University of North Carolina at Charlotte is located in Charlotte, North Carolina and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 3 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

Average graduate tuition and fees at University of North Carolina at Charlotte are $21,055, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#21

Auburn University

Auburn, Alabama
#11 in overall quality

Auburn University ranked #21 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. This large school is located in Auburn, Alabama, and it awarded 14 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southeast region doctor’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, Auburn has also earned the #11 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Auburn University are $31,956, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full Auburn Mathematics & Statistics Report

#22

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, Alabama
#20 in overall quality

The University of Alabama did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking, coming in at #22. Tuscaloosa, Alabama is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 4 students in 2019-2020.

UA also took the #20 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Alabama are $30,940, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#23

Virginia Commonwealth University

Richmond, Virginia
#20 in overall quality

Virginia Commonwealth University came in at #23 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Richmond, Virginia, and it awarded 2 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

VCU also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” list, coming in at #20. Average graduate tuition and fees at VCU are $29,228, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full VCU Mathematics & Statistics Report

#23

University of Kentucky

Lexington, Kentucky
#17 in overall quality

University of Kentucky landed the #23 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. University of Kentucky is a large public school situated in Lexington, Kentucky. It awarded 20 doctorate’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UK also took the #17 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UK are $33,216, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#24

Middle Tennessee State University

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Middle Tennessee State University landed the #24 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region ranking. This large school is located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, and it awarded 8 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 Middle Tennessee State University are $26,172.

Full Middle Tennessee State University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#25

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia

Georgia State University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Doctorate in the Southeast Region list. Located in Atlanta, Georgia, this large public school handed out 6 degrees to qualified doctorate’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

Average graduate tuition and fees at Georgia State University are $24,790, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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  • 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.
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