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2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

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Finding the Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, applied mathematics was ranked #41 in the country. In fact 6,283 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Southwest Region ranking. Our analysis looked at 4 schools in the Southwest Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Southwest Region Schools for a Doctorate in Applied Mathematics

Our 2023 rankings named Southern Methodist University the best school in the Southwest Region for applied mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend The University of Texas at Austin. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Southwest Region list. Located in the city of Austin, UT Austin is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Full Applied Mathematics at The University of Texas at Austin Report

#3

University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Arizona is a great place for applied mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. University of Arizona is a fairly large public school located in the city of Tucson.

Full Applied Mathematics at University of Arizona Report

Out of the 4 schools in the Southwest Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Arizona State University - Tempe landed the # 4 spot on the list. Located in the city of Tempe, ASU - Tempe is a public school with a very large student population.

Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Arizona State University - Tempe

Best Applied Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best applied mathematics schools for a specific state in the Southwest region.

State Degrees Awarded
Texas 441
Arizona 123
Oklahoma 13
New Mexico 1

Applied Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 4,594
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 4 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 Steven G. Johnson.

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