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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Mississippi

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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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Course Advisor has created the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Mississippi to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 22 schools in Mississippi 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 Mississippi.

#1

University of Mississippi

University, MS

Our analysis found University of Mississippi to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a degree in Mississippi. Located in the town of University, Ole Miss is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means Mississippi State University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the remote town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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The excellent programs at University of Southern Mississippi helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, Southern Miss is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Out of the 22 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a public college with a medium-sized student population.

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#5

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

The excellent programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. MC is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Mississippi Valley State University. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Itta Bena, Mississippi Valley State University is a public college with a small student population.

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#7

Millsaps College

Jackson, MS

With a ranking of #7, Millsaps College did quite well on this year’s most popular schools for mathematics and statistics students. Located in the midsize city of Jackson, Millsaps is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

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#8

Rust College

Holly Springs, MS

Rust College ranked #8 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Mississippi list. Located in the town of Holly Springs, Rust College is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population.

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Jackson State University 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. Located in the city of Jackson, Jackson State is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#10

Alcorn State University

Alcorn State, MS

Alcorn State University came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Mississippi ranking. Alcorn State is a small public school located in the remote area of Alcorn State.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools 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 22 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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