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Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

2023 Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region

318 Colleges
$44,783 Avg Salary
$21,870 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics Bachelor'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 assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. This report analyzed 318 schools in the Southeast Region to see which ones were the most popular bachelor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics program at each school on the list.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.

Our 2023 rankings named University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill the most popular school in the Southeast Region for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 41% of the math majors at the school.

The average amount in student loans that math majors at UNC Chapel Hill take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $16,613.

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#2

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Vanderbilt University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

About 31% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 69% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, math majors at Vanderbilt accumulate an average of around $15,889 in student debt.

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#3

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics schools in the Southeast Region . Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, UA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 38% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 62% are male.

The average amount in student loans that math majors at UA take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $20,914.

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#4

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Florida is a great place for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the medium-sized city of Gainesville, UF is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 104 students majoring in math at UF, 63% are male and 38% are female.

Math majors at UF take out an average of $18,190 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Virginia - Main Campus is a great place for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. University of Virginia is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville.

Women make up 32% of the math majors at the school.

On average, math graduates from University of Virginia take out $18,538 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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#6

James Madison University

Harrisonburg, VA

With a ranking of #6, James Madison University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Of the 70 students majoring in math at JMU, 60% are male and 40% are female.

Math majors at JMU take out an average of $21,728 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. When it comes time to repay the loan, graduates who are on a 10-year repayment plan pay an average monthly payment of $392.

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Clemson University

Clemson, SC

With a ranking of #7, Clemson University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Of the 68 students majoring in math at Clemson, 59% are male and 41% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, math graduates from Clemson carry an average student debt load of $22,444.

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#8

Florida State University

Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Florida State is a fairly large public school located in the midsize city of Tallahassee.

Of the 67 students majoring in math at Florida State, 58% are male and 42% are female.

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#9

Virginia Tech

Blacksburg, VA

Virginia Tech did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #9 on the list. Virginia Tech is a very large public school located in the city of Blacksburg.

Women make up 30% of the math majors at the school.

On average, math graduates from Virginia Tech take out $21,896 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of North Carolina at Charlotte did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the city of Charlotte, UNC Charlotte is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 65 students majoring in math at UNC Charlotte, 62% are male and 38% are female.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, math majors at UNC Charlotte accumulate an average of around $25,843 in student debt. This translates to an average monthly loan payment of $160, based on a 10-year repayment plan.

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University of Georgia

Athens, GA

University of Georgia came in at #11 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UGA is a fairly large public school located in the city of Athens.

Of the 63 students majoring in math at UGA, 49% are male and 51% are female.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, math graduates from UGA carry an average student debt load of $19,141.

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North Carolina State University came in at #12 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. Located in the city of Raleigh, NC State is a public college with a very large student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 57% are male.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, math majors at NC State accumulate an average of around $18,730 in student debt.

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With a ranking of #13, Virginia Commonwealth University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. VCU is a fairly large public school located in the city of Richmond.

Women make up 47% of the math majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, math majors at VCU accumulate an average of around $23,780 in student debt.

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#13

Duke University

Durham, NC

Duke University landed the #13 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

About 26% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 74% are male.

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#15

William & Mary

Williamsburg, VA

William & Mary landed the #15 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. William & Mary is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg.

Of the 56 students majoring in math at William & Mary, 52% are male and 48% are female.

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#16

Tulane University of Louisiana

New Orleans, LA

Tulane University of Louisiana landed the #16 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Tulane is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans.

Of the 54 students majoring in math at Tulane, 54% are male and 46% are female.

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George Mason University

Fairfax, VA

George Mason University ranked #17 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. GMU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Fairfax.

About 40% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 60% are male.

Math majors at GMU take out an average of $24,192 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree.

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University of Central Florida did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #18 on the list. UCF is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando.

About 42% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 58% are male.

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University of South Carolina - Columbia came in at #19 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region ranking. UofSC is a very large public school located in the medium-sized city of Columbia.

About 36% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 64% are male.

The average amount in student loans that math majors at UofSC take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $22,782.

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University of Kentucky

Lexington, KY

University of Kentucky ranked #19 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region list. UK is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Lexington.

Of the 47 students majoring in math at UK, 57% are male and 43% are female.

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Florida International University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #21 on the list. FIU is a very large public school located in the large suburb of Miami.

About 42% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 58% are male.

The average amount in student loans that math majors at FIU take out while working on their Bachelor's Degree is $23,364.

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#22

Georgia State University

Atlanta, GA

Georgia State University landed the #22 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the large city of Atlanta, Georgia State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 41% of the math majors at the school.

While working on their Bachelor's Degree, math majors at Georgia State accumulate an average of around $24,211 in student debt.

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#23

University of Mississippi

University, MS

University of Mississippi landed the #23 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.

Women make up 33% of the math majors at the school.

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Appalachian State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #24 on the list. Appalachian State is a very large public school located in the town of Boone.

Of the 38 students majoring in math at Appalachian State, 53% are male and 47% are female.

Math majors at Appalachian State take out an average of $19,377 in student loans while working on their Bachelor's Degree. Assuming that a graduate chooses a 10-year repayment plan, the average monthly loan payment is $182.

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Georgia Institute of Technology - Main Campus did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #25 on the list. Georgia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Atlanta.

Women make up 19% of the math majors at the school.

After completing their Bachelor's Degree, math graduates from Georgia Tech carry an average student debt load of $22,436.

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University of North Georgia

Dahlonega, GA
#32

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR
#33

Emory University

Atlanta, GA
#33

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS
#35

Wake Forest University

Winston-Salem, NC
#36

University of Mary Washington

Fredericksburg, VA
#37

University of Richmond

University of Richmond, VA
#38

Marshall University

Huntington, WV
#38

Northern Kentucky University

Highland Heights, KY
#38

Centre College

Danville, KY
#38

West Virginia University

Morgantown, WV
#42

East Carolina University

Greenville, NC
#43

Western Carolina University

Cullowhee, NC
#45

Georgia Southern University

Statesboro, GA
#45

Davidson College

Davidson, NC

Additional Noteworthy Schools

Here are some additional popular schools for Mathematics students in the Southeast Region that almost earned our Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in the Southeast Region award.

Rank College Location
48 Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA
48 Florida Gulf Coast University Fort Myers, FL
48 University of Memphis Memphis, TN
48 University of North Carolina at Wilmington Wilmington, NC
52 Troy University Troy, AL
52 University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC
52 Furman University Greenville, SC
52 University of North Carolina at Asheville Asheville, NC
56 Meredith College Raleigh, NC
56 College of Charleston Charleston, SC
58 Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
58 Auburn University Auburn, AL
58 The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga Chattanooga, TN
58 Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA
58 East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN
58 Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
58 Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA
58 Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA

Best Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best mathematics schools for a specific state in the Southeast region.

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

Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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