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

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking. This report analyzed 5 schools in Mississippi to see which ones were the most popular master'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.

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

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our 2023 rankings named Mississippi State University the most popular school in Mississippi for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public school with a very large student population.

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

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#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Clinton.

Of the 5 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at MC, 60% are male and 40% are female.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#3

University of Mississippi

University, MS

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Mississippi is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public school with a very large student population.

Women make up 75% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Jackson State University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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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
South Carolina 363
Tennessee 636
Louisiana 376
Alabama 431
Kentucky 367
Georgia 921

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 5 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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