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2023 Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Mathematics Master'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 Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in Massachusetts to see which master'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 Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the math master's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Master's in Mathematics

#1

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

Our 2023 rankings named Harvard University the best school in Massachusetts for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the midsize city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college 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 Northeastern University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The school came in at #3 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

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#4

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Brandeis University helped the school earn the #4 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in Massachusetts. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit college with a moderately-sized student population.

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#5

Boston University

Boston, MA

The excellent master’s degree programs at Boston University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in Massachusetts. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit college with a very large student population.

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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #6 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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University of Massachusetts - Lowell landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public school with a large student population.

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Salem State University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mathematics programs. Salem State is a medium-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the New England Region

Explore all the Best Mathematics Colleges 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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