2023 Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Missouri
Identifying Quality Schools at More Affordable Prices
Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree School for You
With 676 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics and statistics is the #22 most popular major in Missouri.
When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.
The Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Missouri ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in Missouri to see which master's degree programs offered the best value experiences for mathematics and statistics students with the aim of identifying those quality schools that are more affordable than some of their counterparts.
This ranking is not just a list of inexpensive schools. We also consider each school's quality, since we believe a low-quality school may not be a 'bargain' at any price. 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.
For nationwide and regional rankings, we use out-of-state tuition and fees in our calculations. Average in-state tuition and fees are used for our statewide rankings.
Best Missouri Schools for Affordable Quality for a Master's in Mathematics & Statistics
Our analysis found Missouri State University - Springfield to be the best value school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Missouri. Located in the midsize city of Springfield, Missouri State is a public school with a very large student population.
The average tuition and fees for an in-state graduate student at Missouri State are $6,858 a year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - Columbia. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the city of Columbia, Mizzou is a public school with a very large student population.
Mizzou graduate students pay an average of $11,255 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
In addition to its best value ranking, and one of the reasons why the school is on the list, Mizzou is ranked #4 for overall quality for mathematics and statistics in Missouri.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend University of Missouri - St Louis. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, UMSL is a public school with a large student population.
UMSL graduate students pay an average of $12,528 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Washington University in St Louis. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Value Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list. WUSTL is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Saint Louis.
WUSTL graduate students pay an average of $58,288 in in-state tuition and fees each year.
WUSTL not only placed well in our value ranking, but it is also #1 on our Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Missouri list.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 285 |
| Minnesota | 931 |
| Iowa | 564 |
| South Dakota | 159 |
| Nebraska | 236 |
| North Dakota | 110 |
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Majors Related to Mathematics & Statistics
Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30,202 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11,107 |
| Statistics | 9,979 |
| Other Statistics | 644 |
| Applied Statistics | 464 |
Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Computer & Information Sciences | 254,454 |
| Engineering | 198,468 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 177,778 |
| Engineering Technologies | 85,188 |
| Physical Sciences | 50,306 |
Notes and References
*These averages are for the top 4 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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