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2023 Most Popular Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

14 Colleges
$53,297 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Mathematics Master's Degree School for You

With 133 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics is the #80 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

When it comes to higher education, there are a lot of options for students. 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.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 14 schools in Pennsylvania to see which ones were the most popular master's degree programs for students. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from the Mathematics program at each school on the list.

Check out the math master's degree programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in Pennsylvania.

Our 2023 rankings named Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania the most popular school in Pennsylvania for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the town of Slippery Rock, SRU is a public school with a medium-sized student population.

Women make up 71% of the math majors at the school.

Full Mathematics at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

#2

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Carnegie Mellon University helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics schools in Pennsylvania. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

About 7% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 93% are male.

Read full report on Mathematics at Carnegie Mellon University

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is a great place for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the distant town of Indiana, IUP is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

Of the 12 students majoring in math at IUP, 17% are male and 83% are female.

Read full report on Mathematics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus

#3

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Out of the 14 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Villanova University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 50% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 50% are male.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a great place for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Pitt is a public college with a very large student population.

About 43% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 57% are male.

Full Mathematics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

#6

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #6 on the list. Located in the city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 33% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 67% are male.

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West Chester University of Pennsylvania ranked #6 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. WCUPA is a fairly large public school located in the suburb of West Chester.

About 67% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 33% are male.

Read full report on Mathematics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania

#8

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #8 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics programs. Temple is a very large public school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 60% of the math majors at the school.

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Millersville University of Pennsylvania came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Most Popular Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in the large suburb of Millersville, Millersville is a public school with a moderately-sized student population.

About 67% of the students majoring in math at the school are women while 33% are male.

Read full report on Mathematics at Millersville University of Pennsylvania

#9

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics programs. Drexel is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Philadelphia.

Women make up 33% of the math majors at the school.

Read full report on Mathematics at Drexel University

Best Mathematics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 299
Maryland 82
New Jersey 86
District of Columbia 14
Delaware 8

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

Majors Similar to Math

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 14 schools only.

  • 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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