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2026 Best Mathematics Schools in Mississippi

1 Colleges in the United States
78 Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$46,378 Avg Early-Career Salary

Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 22 schools to find the best for mathematics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in Mississippi

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. This very large public university is located in the town of University. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 20 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $50,876 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS

Mississippi State University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Mississippi State, Mississippi State University is a very large public institution. About 67% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 32 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Mississippi State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $48,084 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,050. Get the full mathematics details for Mississippi State University

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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at University Of Southern Mississippi, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Hattiesburg, University Of Southern Mississippi is a large public university. Roughly 49% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern Mississippi in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Southern Mississippi earn a median of $52,338 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,415. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Southern Mississippi

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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, which ranked #4. Set in the rural area of Perkinston, Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College is a large public institution. About 13 mathematics degrees were awarded at Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College generally make around $34,214. Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College graduates carry a median of $11,653 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 22 schools evaluated.

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