2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools in Mississippi
Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree School for You
In 2020-2021, 169 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics and statistics students who went to a Mississippi college or university. This makes it the #26 most popular major in the state.
Today's students have lots of options to pick from when considering higher education opportunities. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.
To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics 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 & Statistics program at each school on the list.
2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi
The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Colleges.
Top 10 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor's Degree Schools
Our 2023 rankings named University of Mississippi the most popular school in Mississippi for mathematics and statistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. Located in the remote town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.
Women make up 33% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Mississippi State University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. Located in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a fairly large student population.
Of the 26 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Mississippi State, 54% are male and 46% are female.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Southern Mississippi. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.
About 31% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 69% are male.
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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Mississippi Valley State University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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 mathematics and statistics majors at the school.
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The in-demand bachelor’s degree programs at Millsaps College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly small student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Rust College ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the distant town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.
Of the 5 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Rust College, 80% are male and 20% are female.
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Mississippi College came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.
About 50% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 50% are male.
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Jackson State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.
About 33% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Alcorn State University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a bachelor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the rural area of Alcorn State.
About 33% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 67% are male.
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Belhaven University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. Belhaven is a small private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.
About 33% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 67% are male.
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| State | Degrees Awarded |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 1,534 |
| West Virginia | 120 |
| South Carolina | 363 |
| Florida | 1,161 |
| Virginia | 1,057 |
| Arkansas | 179 |
| Alabama | 431 |
| Kentucky | 367 |
| Georgia | 921 |
| Tennessee | 636 |
| Louisiana | 376 |
Mathematics & Statistics Related Majors
Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30,202 |
| Applied Mathematics | 11,107 |
| Statistics | 9,979 |
| Other Statistics | 644 |
| Applied Statistics | 464 |
Most Popular Related Majors
| 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 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).
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