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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Alabama

25 Colleges
$42,253 Avg Salary
$23,543 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Alabama ranking. This report analyzed 25 schools in Alabama to see which ones were the most popular 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 programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Alabama.

#1

The University of Alabama

Tuscaloosa, AL

Our 2023 rankings named The University of Alabama the most popular school in Alabama for mathematics and statistics students. UA is a very large public school located in the city of Tuscaloosa.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at UA take out an average of $21,500 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#2

Auburn University

Auburn, AL

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Auburn University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Alabama list. Located in the city of Auburn, Auburn is a public college with a very large student population.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Auburn University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Alabama at Birmingham is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the medium-sized city of Birmingham, UAB is a public school with a very large student population.

On average, mathematics and statistics graduates from UAB take out $29,034 in student loans while working on their degree.

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

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The excellent programs at University of South Alabama helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Alabama. Located in the midsize city of Mobile, USA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Mathematics & Statistics majors at USA take out an average of $24,875 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of South Alabama Report

#6

Troy University

Troy, AL

Troy University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the remote town of Troy, TROY is a public school with a large student population.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Troy University Report

#6

Jacksonville State University

Jacksonville, AL

Jacksonville State University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the small suburb of Jacksonville, Jacksonville State University is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from Jacksonville State University carry an average student debt load of $18,764.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Jacksonville State University Report

Athens State University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Alabama ranking. Located in the fringe town of Athens, Athens State University is a public college with a small student population.

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#9

Birmingham Southern College

Birmingham, AL

Birmingham Southern College did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #9 on the list. BSC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Birmingham.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Birmingham Southern College Report

#10

Tuskegee University

Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. It came in at #10 on the list. Tuskegee is a small private not-for-profit school located in the town of Tuskegee.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Tuskegee University Report

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 25 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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