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2023 Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree School for You

In 2020-2021, 156 degrees and certificates were awarded to mathematics students who went to a Massachusetts college or university. This makes it the #81 most popular major in the state.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Grad Degree Search has developed this Best Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Massachusetts to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. Factors related to overall quality of the school, post-graduation earnings, average student debt, and more accumulated were considered when coming up with this list.

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2023 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for math majors pursuing a doctor's degree.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Mathematics

Our 2023 rankings named Massachusetts Institute of Technology the best school in Massachusetts for mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. MIT is a large private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Cambridge.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Harvard University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

Full Mathematics at Harvard University Report

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northeastern University is a great place for mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Northeastern is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Boston College. The school came in at #4 on this year’s Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Chestnut Hill.

Full Mathematics at Boston College Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

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#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

With a ranking of #6, Brandeis University did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#7

Boston University

Boston, MA

Boston University ranked #7 on this year’s Best Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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With a ranking of #8, University of Massachusetts Amherst did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics Schools in the New England Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Connecticut 72
Rhode Island 28
New Hampshire 16
Vermont 2

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Statistics 4,594
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 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).

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