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2022 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southwest Region

27 Ranked Colleges
1,100 Degrees Awarded
$20,900 Avg Grad Tuition & Fees*
Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master's in the Southwest Region

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 Master’s in the Southwest Region” 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 master’s degree level specifically, there were 1,100 mathematics and statistics graduates with average earnings and debt of $53,078 and $37,227 respectively.

For this year’s “Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region” ranking, we looked at 27 colleges that offer a degree 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 Master’s in the Southwest Region

The colleges and universities below are the best for southwest region master’s degree mathematics & statistics students.

Top 25 Best Value Master’s Degree Colleges for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southwest Region

#3 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Texas A&M University - College Station landed the #1 spot on the list. Texas A&M College Station is a large school located in College Station, Texas that handed out 87 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M College Station also took the #3 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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 Texas A&M College Station are $22,743.

Full Texas A&M College Station Mathematics & Statistics Report

#11 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley landed the #2 spot on the list. Edinburg, Texas is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 18 students in 2019-2020.

UT Rio Grande Valley did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #11 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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 Rio Grande Valley are $15,151.

Full UT Rio Grande Valley Mathematics & Statistics Report

#4 in overall quality

Out of the 27 schools in the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, The University of Texas at Austin landed the #3 spot on the list. UT Austin is a large school located in Austin, Texas that handed out 85 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Austin also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #4. Average graduate tuition and fees at The University of Texas at Austin are $22,886, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#4

Texas Tech University

Lubbock, Texas
#10 in overall quality

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Texas Tech University. The school came in at #4 for the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region. Texas Tech is a public institution located in Lubbock, Texas. The school has a large population, and it awarded 31 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas Tech not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #10 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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 Texas Tech are $17,530.

Full Texas Tech University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#13 in overall quality

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of North Texas. It ranked #5 on our 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. University of North Texas is a large public school situated in Denton, Texas. It awarded 48 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UNT also took the #13 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UNT are $15,618, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#17 in overall quality

With a ranking of #6, Texas A&M University - Commerce did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M Commerce is a fairly large public school situated in Commerce, Texas. It awarded 13 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M Commerce also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #17. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M University - Commerce are $14,549.

Full Texas A&M University - Commerce Mathematics & Statistics Report

#7

Texas State University

San Marcos, Texas
#15 in overall quality

Texas State University landed the #7 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. This large school is located in San Marcos, Texas, and it awarded 10 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Texas State, the school also landed the #15 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas State are $17,040, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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#18 in overall quality

University of Houston - Downtown came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Houston - Downtown is a public institution located in Houston, Texas. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 55 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Downtown not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #18 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UH Downtown are $15,739, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#9

University of Houston

Houston, Texas
#16 in overall quality

University of Houston ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. This large school is located in Houston, Texas, and it awarded 62 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UH has also earned the #16 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Houston are $18,689, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full University of Houston Mathematics & Statistics Report

#9 in overall quality

University of Oklahoma Norman Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. Norman, Oklahoma is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 5 students in 2019-2020.

University of Oklahoma also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #9. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Oklahoma Norman Campus are $23,236, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Mathematics & Statistics Report

#23 in overall quality

Texas A&M International University landed the #11 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Laredo, Texas is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 6 students in 2019-2020.

Texas A&M International University not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #23 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at Texas A&M International University are $15,106, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#12

Texas Woman's University

Denton, Texas
#21 in overall quality

Texas Woman’s University did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #12. Texas Woman’s University is a fairly large school located in Denton, Texas that handed out 6 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

TWU did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #21 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at TWU are $14,962, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#22 in overall quality

The University of Texas at El Paso did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #13. UTEP is located in El Paso, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 16 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, UTEP has also earned the #22 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at UTEP are $16,180, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full The University of Texas at El Paso Mathematics & Statistics Report

#12 in overall quality

Oklahoma State University - Main Campus landed the #14 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Oklahoma State University - Main Campus is a large school located in Stillwater, Oklahoma that handed out 19 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

OSU also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #12. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at Oklahoma State University - Main Campus are $23,963.

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#15

Sam Houston State University

Huntsville, Texas

Sam Houston State University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Sam Houston State University is located in Huntsville, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 19 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at SHSU are $15,704.

Full Sam Houston State University Mathematics & Statistics Report

#14 in overall quality

With a ranking of #16, The University of Texas at Arlington did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. This large school is located in Arlington, Texas, and it awarded 26 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Arlington did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #14 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Arlington are $23,376, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

Full UT Arlington Mathematics & Statistics Report

#17

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi

Corpus Christi, Texas
#25 in overall quality

Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi ranked #17 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. Texas A&M Corpus Christi is a fairly large school located in Corpus Christi, Texas that handed out 5 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

In addition to being on our southwest region master’s degree mathematics & statistics students list, Texas A&M Corpus Christi has also earned the #25 rank in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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 Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi are $15,683.

Full Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Mathematics & Statistics Report

#19 in overall quality

University of Houston - Clear Lake landed the #18 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. University of Houston - Clear Lake is a medium-sized school located in Houston, Texas that handed out 17 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UH Clear Lake also took the #19 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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 Houston - Clear Lake are $19,216.

Full University of Houston - Clear Lake Mathematics & Statistics Report

#7 in overall quality

Arizona State University - Tempe did quite well in the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking, coming in at #19. Located in Tempe, Arizona, this large public school handed out 97 degrees to qualified masters’s mathematics and statistics students in 2019-2020.

ASU - Tempe did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #7 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. 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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#8 in overall quality

The University of Texas at Dallas landed the #20 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. The University of Texas at Dallas is a large public school situated in Richardson, Texas. It awarded 188 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

UT Dallas also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #8. Average graduate tuition and fees at UT Dallas are $28,610, but some majors have different tuition rates.

Full UT Dallas Mathematics & Statistics Report

#21

Northern Arizona University

Flagstaff, Arizona
#24 in overall quality

With a ranking of #21, Northern Arizona University did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 18 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at NAU, the school also landed the #24 spot in our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” ranking. Average graduate tuition and fees at Northern Arizona University are $19,489, but some majors have different tuition rates.

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#20 in overall quality

The University of Texas at San Antonio ranked #22 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. The University of Texas at San Antonio is located in San Antonio, Texas and, has a large student population. In 2019-2020, this school awarded 24 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to qualified students.

UTSA also made our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list, coming in at #20. Although you might pay more or less depending on your area of study, average graduate tuition and fees at UTSA are $25,807.

Full UTSA Mathematics & Statistics Report

#23

University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona
#6 in overall quality

With a ranking of #23, University of Arizona did quite well on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. This large school is located in Tucson, Arizona, and it awarded 44 masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees in 2019-2020.

University of Arizona did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region” list. Average graduate tuition and fees at University of Arizona are $33,399, but you may pay more or less depending on your major.

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New Mexico State University - Main Campus ranked #24 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region list. NMSU Main Campus is a public institution located in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The school has a fairly large population, and it awarded 10 masters’s degrees in 2019-2020.

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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#25

Baylor University

Waco, Texas
#5 in overall quality

Baylor University landed the #25 spot on the 2022 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Schools for a Master’s in the Southwest Region ranking. Waco, Texas is the setting for this fairly large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out masters’s mathematics and statistics degrees to 10 students in 2019-2020.

Baylor did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #5 on our “Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’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 Baylor are $36,936.

Full Baylor University Mathematics & Statistics Report

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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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