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2023 Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi

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$44,783 Avg Salary
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Finding the Best Mathematics Bachelor's Degree School for You

Mathematics is the #49 most popular major in Mississippi with 156 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Our analysis looked at 15 schools in Mississippi to see which bachelor's degree programs were the most popular for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics program at each school on the list.

Check out the math bachelor's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Mississippi.

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the most popular school in Mississippi for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a very large student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 67% are male.

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#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 46% of the math majors at the school.

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Out of the 15 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern Mississippi landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the small city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a large student population.

Women make up 31% of the math majors at the school.

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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi Valley State University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics schools in Mississippi. Located in the remote town of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public college with a small student population.

Women make up 44% of the math majors at the school.

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#5

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Rust College. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in math at Rust College, 80% are male and 20% are female.

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#6

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

With a ranking of #6, Mississippi College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.

About 50% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 50% are male.

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#7

William Carey University

Hattiesburg, MS

William Carey University landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular bachelor’s degree mathematics programs. William Carey University is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Hattiesburg.

Of the 3 students majoring in math at William Carey University, 33% are male and 67% are female.

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#7

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

With a ranking of #7, Alcorn State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

Of the 3 students majoring in math at Alcorn State, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#7

Belhaven University

Jackson, MS

Belhaven University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Jackson.

About 33% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 67% are male.

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Mississippi University for Women ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. MUW is a small public school located in the remote town of Columbus.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that 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
West Virginia 84

One of 4 majors within the area of study, mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

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 15 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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