by our College Data Analytics TeamFor its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 126 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mathematics & statistics students pursuing a master's degree. Combined, these schools handed out 13,187 master's degrees in mathematics & statistics to qualified students.
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The mathematics & statistics master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. Important measures of a quality mathematics & statistics program can vary widely even among the top schools. To make it into this list, a school must excel in the following areas.
A school that excels in educating for a particular major and degree level must be a great school overall as well. To make it into this list a school must rank well in our overall Best Colleges for a Master's Degree ranking. This ranking considered factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.
In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:
Our complete ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best schools for mathematics & statistics students working on their master's degree.
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.
Below you'll see a list of the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Only those schools that rank in the top 20% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.
Every student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mathematics & statistics needs to take a look at Johns Hopkins University. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Baltimore.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Johns Hopkins University
University of Pennsylvania is a wonderful option for individuals pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Pennsylvania
Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in mathematics & statistics needs to take a look at Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
University of Chicago is a wonderful decision for individuals pursuing a master's degree in mathematics & statistics. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Chicago
Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Washington University in St Louis
Cornell is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Ithaca.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Cornell University
Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Columbia University in the City of New York
Located in the city of Durham, Duke is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Duke University
Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Northwestern University
Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from New York University
Located in the suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Notre Dame
Rice is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the city of Houston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Rice University
Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Nashville.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Vanderbilt University
Tufts is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Medford.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Tufts University
Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Carnegie Mellon University
Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Boston University
Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Boston College
Located in the large city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of California - Los Angeles
UMCP is a fairly large public university located in the suburb of College Park.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Maryland - College Park
USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Los Angeles.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Southern California
UC Berkeley is a very large public university located in the city of Berkeley.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of California - Berkeley
Located in the large city of Madison, UW - Madison is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Wisconsin - Madison
Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Northeastern University
Stevens is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the large suburb of Hoboken.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from Stevens Institute of Technology
U-M is a very large public university located in the medium-sized city of Ann Arbor.More information about a master’s in mathematics & statistics from University of Michigan - Ann Arbor
Here are some additional great schools for Mathematics & Statistics students that almost earned our Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools award.
| Rank | College | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 26 | Villanova University | Villanova, PA |
| 27 | University of Washington - Seattle Campus | Seattle, WA |
| 28 | Purdue University - Main Campus | West Lafayette, IN |
| 29 | University of Connecticut | Storrs, CT |
| 30 | University of Florida | Gainesville, FL |
| 31 | University of Virginia - Main Campus | Charlottesville, VA |
| 32 | William & Mary | Williamsburg, VA |
| 33 | Clemson University | Clemson, SC |
| 34 | Southern Methodist University | Dallas, TX |
| 35 | Tulane University of Louisiana | New Orleans, LA |
| 36 | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign | Champaign, IL |
| 37 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA |
| 38 | University of Minnesota - Twin Cities | Minneapolis, MN |
| 39 | University of Arizona | Tucson, AZ |
| 40 | Indiana University - Bloomington | Bloomington, IN |
| 41 | The University of Texas at Austin | Austin, TX |
| 42 | Brigham Young University - Provo | Provo, UT |
View the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools for a specific region near you.
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics | 6,541 |
| Statistics | 3,703 |
| Mathematics | 2,572 |
| Applied Statistics | 321 |
| Other Statistics | 50 |
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 54,258 |
| Biological & Biomedical Sciences | 23,405 |
| Engineering Technologies | 8,568 |
| Architecture & Related Services | 7,438 |
| Physical Sciences | 7,174 |
| Natural Resources & Conservation | 5,399 |
| Agriculture & Agriculture Operations | 3,185 |
| Military Technologies & Applied Sciences | 1,122 |
| Science Technologies / Technicians | 93 |
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