2023 Best Value Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mathematics Master's Degree School for You
Mathematics is the #35 most popular major in the country with 30,202 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.
With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.
To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Best Value Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 44 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones offered the best value master's degree programs for math students. The goal was to highlight schools with more affordable prices than others offering similar quality experiences.
Our ranking of value is based on the quality of a program as defined in our per sticker price dollar. More specifically, we discount our quality score by the published tuition and fees charged by a school. This gives the cost per unit of quality for each college. The value is determined by how much quality your dollar buys.
In our regional and nationwide rankings, out-of-state tution and fees are used in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
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If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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Our analysis found University of Central Arkansas to be the best value school for mathematics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Conway, UCA is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UCA are $11,835 per year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Clemson University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the large suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public school with a very large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Clemson are $23,246 per year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Clemson also did well on our Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 10% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at The University of West Florida helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best value mathematics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the small city of Pensacola, UWF is a public college with a fairly large student population.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at UWF are $24,894 per year.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Value Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UofM is a very large public school located in the large city of Memphis.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UofM are $14,544 a year.
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The excellent master’s degree programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best value mathematics schools in the Southeast Region . A-State is a fairly large public school located in the city of Jonesboro.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at A-State are $11,408 per year.
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Virginia Tech came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Blacksburg.
Virginia Tech graduate students pay an average of $31,443 in tuition and fees each year.
On top of its placing in our value ranking, Virginia Tech also did well on our Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. It’s in the top 5% of all schools reviewed in this analysis.
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University of Virginia - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mathematics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. University of Virginia is a fairly large public school located in the small suburb of Charlottesville.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at University of Virginia are $33,520 per year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, University of Virginia is ranked #3 for overall quality for math in the Southeast Region .
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Murray State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best value master’s degree mathematics programs. Murray State is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Murray.
Out-of-state tuition fees for graduate students at Murray State are $14,544 per year.
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University of Alabama in Huntsville ranked #9 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the midsize city of Huntsville, UAH is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.
UAH graduate students pay an average of $25,484 in tuition and fees each year.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Value Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an out-of-state graduate students at UNC Chapel Hill are $30,858 a year.
UNC Chapel Hill also took the #5 spot in our Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region rankings.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Georgia | 482 |
| Virginia | 694 |
| North Carolina | 755 |
| Florida | 591 |
| Tennessee | 438 |
| Kentucky | 228 |
| South Carolina | 283 |
| Louisiana | 260 |
| Arkansas | 132 |
| Alabama | 352 |
| Mississippi | 156 |
| West Virginia | 84 |
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Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
Majors Related to Math
Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.
Most Popular Majors Related to Math
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 11,107 |
| Statistics | 9,979 |
| Other Statistics | 644 |
| Applied Statistics | 464 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
- 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 the rest 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).
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