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2023 Most Popular Mathematics Schools in Tennessee

34 Colleges
$45,612 Avg Salary
$21,690 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics School for You

Mathematics is the #36 most popular major in Tennessee with 438 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. 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.

The Most Popular Mathematics Schools in Tennessee ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 34 schools in Tennessee to see which ones were the most popular programs 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Tennessee.

#1

Vanderbilt University

Nashville, TN

Our analysis found Vanderbilt University to be the most popular school for mathematics students who want to pursue a degree in Tennessee. Located in the large city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

While working on their degree, math majors at Vanderbilt accumulate an average of around $14,677 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at The University of Tennessee - Knoxville helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in Tennessee. Located in the midsize city of Knoxville, UT Knoxville is a public college with a fairly large student population.

While working on their degree, math majors at UT Knoxville accumulate an average of around $28,906 in student debt.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Middle Tennessee State University is a great place for mathematics students. Located in the midsize city of Murfreesboro, Middle Tennessee State University is a public school with a very large student population.

Math majors at Middle Tennessee State University take out an average of $19,445 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Mathematics at Middle Tennessee State University Report

#4

University of Memphis

Memphis, TN

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Memphis. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics Schools in Tennessee list. UofM is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Memphis.

After completing their degree, math graduates from UofM carry an average student debt load of $25,922.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend The University of Tennessee - Chattanooga. It ranked #5 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics Schools in Tennessee list. Located in the medium-sized city of Chattanooga, UT Chattanooga is a public college with a large student population.

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East Tennessee State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics programs. ETSU is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Johnson City.

After completing their degree, math graduates from ETSU carry an average student debt load of $19,500.

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Tennessee Technological University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Schools in Tennessee ranking. Located in the town of Cookeville, Tennessee Tech University is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville, TN

With a ranking of #8, Austin Peay State University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics students. Located in the midsize city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

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#9

Belmont University

Nashville, TN

Belmont University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics programs. Located in the large city of Nashville, Belmont is a private not-for-profit college with a medium-sized student population.

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Sewanee - The University of the South did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics students. It came in at #10 on the list. Located in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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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
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 27 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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