by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual reviewed 200 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for master's degree seekers in the field of mathematics & statistics. Combined, these schools handed out 12,658 master's degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.
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The mathematics & statistics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality mathematics & statistics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for mathematics & statistics students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
University of Chicago is a wonderful choice for individuals pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the large city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Chicago
Washington University in St Louis is a great decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Washington University in St Louis
Any student who is interested in a master's degree in mathematics & statistics needs to look into Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Johns Hopkins University
University of Notre Dame is one of the best schools in the country for getting a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Notre Dame
Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Located in the medium-sized city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Brown University
Dartmouth is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit college located in the town of Hanover.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Dartmouth College
Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Harvard University
Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Cornell University
Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from New York University
Vanderbilt is a large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Vanderbilt University
USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Southern California
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of California - Los Angeles
Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Carnegie Mellon University
Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Southern Methodist University
Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Emory University
Northwestern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Northwestern University
Located in the city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Located in the midsize city of College Station, Texas A&M College Station is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Texas A&M University - College Station
Located in the city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Washington - Seattle Campus
Located in the city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Miami
Located in the remote town of Houghton, Michigan Tech is a public university with a medium-sized student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Michigan Technological University
Purdue is a very large public university located in the small city of West Lafayette.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Purdue University - Main Campus
UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of California - Berkeley
Here are some additional great schools for Mathematics & Statistics students that almost earned our Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 31 | University of Virginia - Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA |
| 32 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 33 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| 34 | Northeastern University | Boston, MA |
| 35 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| 36 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX |
| 37 | Boston University | Boston, MA |
| 38 | University of California - San Diego | La Jolla, CA |
| 39 | Drexel University | Philadelphia, PA |
| 40 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
View the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 5,862 |
| Statistics | 3,901 |
| Mathematics | 2,533 |
| Applied Statistics | 312 |
| Other Statistics | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 48,049 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 19,635 |
| Physical Sciences | 6,760 |
| Engineering Technologies | 6,549 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 6,350 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 4,521 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 2,949 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 1,035 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 66 |
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