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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas

18 Colleges
$39,390 Avg Salary
$24,039 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics School for You

Mathematics & Statistics is the #24 most popular major in Arkansas with 179 degrees and certificates awarded in 2020-2021.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. 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.

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 Arkansas ranking. Our analysis looked at 18 schools in Arkansas to see which 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 colleges and universities below are the most popular for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a .

#1

University of Arkansas

Fayetteville, AR

Our analysis found University of Arkansas to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a degree in Arkansas. Located in the city of Fayetteville, UARK is a public college with a very large student population.

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A rank of #2 on this year’s list means University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. UA Little Rock is a medium-sized public school located in the midsize city of Little Rock.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Arkansas at Little Rock Report

The excellent programs at University of Central Arkansas helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Arkansas. UCA is a fairly large public school located in the small city of Conway.

While working on their degree, mathematics and statistics majors at UCA accumulate an average of around $23,100 in student debt.

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The excellent programs at Arkansas State University - Main Campus helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Arkansas. Located in the city of Jonesboro, A-State is a public college with a large student population.

After completing their degree, mathematics and statistics graduates from A-State carry an average student debt load of $24,978.

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#4

Lyon College

Batesville, AR

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Lyon College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas list. Lyon is a fairly small private not-for-profit school located in the remote town of Batesville.

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University of Arkansas - Fort Smith ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas list. UAFS is a moderately-sized public school located in the city of Fort Smith.

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#7

Hendrix College

Conway, AR

Hendrix College ranked #7 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas list. Hendrix is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Conway.

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#8

Arkansas Tech University

Russellville, AR

With a ranking of #8, Arkansas Tech University did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the town of Russellville, ATU is a public college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#8

Ouachita Baptist University

Arkadelphia, AR

Ouachita Baptist University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas ranking. Located in the town of Arkadelphia, Ouachita Baptist is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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Southern Arkansas University Main Campus ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas list. Southern Arkansas University Main Campus is a small public school located in the remote town of Magnolia.

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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
South Carolina 363
Florida 1,161
Virginia 1,057
Mississippi 169
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 18 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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