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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 431 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics and statistics students who went to a Alabama college or university. This makes it the #23 most popular major in the state.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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 Doctor's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 4 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular doctor's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics & Statistics program at each school on the list.

The colleges and universities below are the most popular for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

#1

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

Our analysis found Auburn University to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Alabama. Located in the small city of Auburn, Auburn is a public school with a very large student population.

Of the 15 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Auburn, 87% are male and 13% are female.

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#2

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

The in-demand doctor’s degree programs at The University of Alabama helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Alabama. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

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

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Out of the 4 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Alabama at Birmingham landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the midsize city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means University of Alabama in Huntsville is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
North Carolina 1,534
West Virginia 120
Florida 1,161
Virginia 1,057
Arkansas 179
Mississippi 169
South Carolina 363
Louisiana 376
Kentucky 367
Georgia 921
Tennessee 636

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

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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