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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Mathematics & Statistics is the #14 most popular major in Pennsylvania with 2,808 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. Our analysis looked at 17 schools in Pennsylvania to see which master'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.

Check out the mathematics and statistics master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our analysis found Harrisburg University of Science and Technology to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the small city of Harrisburg, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

About 48% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 52% are male.

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#2

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Villanova University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

Women make up 24% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Carnegie Mellon University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

About 42% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 58% are male.

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#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a very 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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The in-demand master’s degree programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Pennsylvania. WCUPA is a large public school located in the large suburb of West Chester.

Women make up 56% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. Temple is a fairly large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 27% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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With a ranking of #7, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 60% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

With a ranking of #8, Lehigh University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

About 24% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 76% are male.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a fairly large student population.

About 35% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 65% are male.

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With a ranking of #10, Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Women make up 59% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New Jersey 1,174
New York 5,092
Maryland 1,009
Delaware 96
District of Columbia 469

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 17 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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