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

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master'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.

The Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Alabama ranking is one of many tools that Course Advisor has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Alabama 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.

The following schools top our list of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Colleges.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our analysis found The University of Alabama to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Alabama. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Women make up 29% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at The University of Alabama Report

#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Auburn University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Alabama. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

Of the 14 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Auburn, 21% are male and 79% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Auburn University Report

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Alabama at Birmingham. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public college with a very large student population.

About 11% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 89% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Alabama at Birmingham Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Alabama in Huntsville helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Alabama. UAH is a medium-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Huntsville.

Of the 7 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at UAH, 71% are male and 29% are female.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Alabama in Huntsville Report

Out of the 8 schools in Alabama that were part of this year’s ranking, University of South Alabama landed the # 5 spot on the list. Located in the city of Mobile, USA is a public college with a large student population.

About 20% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 80% are male.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at University of South Alabama

#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

Of the 3 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at Jacksonville State University, 67% are male and 33% are female.

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#7

Alabama State University

Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Alabama list. Located in the midsize city of Montgomery, Alabama State is a public school with a small student population.

Read full report on Mathematics & Statistics at Alabama State University

With a ranking of #8, University of North Alabama did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. UNA is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Florence.

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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 8 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to brewbooks.

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