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2024 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region

54 Colleges in the Southeast Region
7,340 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$46,519 Avg Early-Career Salary
When it comes to popularity, mathematics & statistics sits in the middle of the road, ranking #17 out of 38 majors in the country. As such, the degree program isn't offered at every college in the United States, but there are schools that do have a program in the field that are top-notch when it comes to quality.

In 2024, College Factual analyzed 54 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 7,340 degrees in mathematics & statistics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Statistics School

Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region The mathematics & statistics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mathematics & statistics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

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Associate Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Bachelor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Master's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics
Doctor's Degrees in Mathematics & Statistics

When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision. You can also filter this list by location to find schools closer to you.

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Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in the Southeast Region

If you aren't interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mathematics & statistics degrees they offer, see the list below.

10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
289 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
11.1% Growth in Graduates

Vanderbilt University is a wonderful option for students interested in a degree in mathematics & statistics. Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were approximately 289 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from Vanderbilt University get an earnings boost of around $36,412 above the average income of mathematics & statistics majors.

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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
213 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
10.3% Growth in Graduates

Emory University is a wonderful choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.

There were roughly 213 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics program at Emory University get $19,602 above the typical college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
201 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$55,805 Median Starting Salary

University of Virginia - Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics & statistics. University of Virginia is a very large public university located in the suburb of Charlottesville. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 201 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from University of Virginia - Main Campus receive an earnings boost of about $9,285 over the typical earnings of mathematics & statistics majors.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
370 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
24.3% Growth in Graduates

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is a great decision for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & statistics. UNC Chapel Hill is a very large public university located in the small city of Chapel Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.

There were roughly 370 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics major at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill make $9,814 above the standard college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
125 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$65,603 Median Starting Salary

Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.

There were about 125 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from University of Miami receive an earnings boost of about $19,084 above the typical income of mathematics & statistics graduates.

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William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
62 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$65,262 Median Starting Salary

Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, William & Mary is a public school with a medium-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.

There were about 62 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at William & Mary in the most recent year we have data available. Those mathematics & statistics students who get their degree from William & Mary receive $18,743 more than the typical mathematics & statistics graduate.

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University of Florida
Gainesville, FL
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
210 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
10.5% Growth in Graduates

Located in the midsize city of Gainesville, UF is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #58 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UF is a great university overall.

There were about 210 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UF in the most recent data year. Graduates who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program earn around $45,122 in the first couple years of working.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
278 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
2.2% Growth in Graduates

Located in the small city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.

There were about 278 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent year we have data available. Mathematics & Statistics degree recipients from Virginia Tech receive an earnings boost of about $9,871 above the average earnings of mathematics & statistics majors.

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
96 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
16.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #107 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Clemson is a great university overall.

There were roughly 96 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at Clemson in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics & statistics degree program at Clemson University get $3,172 above the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
131 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded
$46,634 Median Starting Salary

Located in the small city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 40 schools for overall quality in the state of Alabama.

There were approximately 131 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at UA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the mathematics & statistics program make about $46,634 for their early career.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics & statistics schools for a specific state in the Southeast Region .

State Colleges Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 38 1,528
West Virginia 38 120
Mississippi 38 169
South Carolina 38 355
Florida 38 1,151
Virginia 38 1,042
Arkansas 38 171
Alabama 37 431
Kentucky 37 362
Georgia 37 919
Tennessee 37 635
Louisiana 37 376

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Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 4,455
Statistics 1,386
Applied Mathematics 1,371
Other Statistics 79
Applied Statistics 49

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