2026 Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas

Mathematics & Statistics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 19 schools to find the best for mathematics & statistics students.

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• Best Mathematics & Statistics Schools in Arkansas

Best Schools for Mathematics & Statistics in Arkansas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics & statistics education in Arkansas.

Top Schools in Mathematics & Statistics

1

University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

42 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded

$41,409 Median Starting Salary

Our analysis ranked University Of Arkansas the best school in the country for a degree in mathematics & statistics. Set in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a very large public institution. University Of Arkansas graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 42 mathematics & statistics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arkansas in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & statistics program make about $41,409 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,500. See the full mathematics & statistics program report for University Of Arkansas

2

University Of Central Arkansas
Conway, AR

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

21 Mathematics & Statistics Degrees Awarded

$40,993 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong mathematics & statistics program will find one at University Of Central Arkansas, which ranked #2. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a large public university. Roughly 53% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Central Arkansas awarded about 21 mathematics & statistics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & statistics degree from University Of Central Arkansas earn around $40,993 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,711. More information about a degree in mathematics & statistics from University Of Central Arkansas

Notes and References

This list is compiled 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 · 19 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.