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2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree Schools in Massachusetts

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor's Degree School for You

With 1,003 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics and statistics is the #12 most popular major in Massachusetts.

With all the programs available today, it can be tough to choose which one is the best for you. With more and more schools offering online options, you could even register for a great program on the other side of the country. On top of that, there are a considerable number of trade schools that offer fast-track entry to many fields.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Grad Degree Search has created its Best Mathematics & Statistics 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 & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

Check out the mathematics and statistics doctor's degree programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top Massachusetts Schools for a Doctorate in Mathematics & Statistics

Our analysis found Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the best school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in Massachusetts. MIT is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge.

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#2

Harvard University

Cambridge, MA

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend Harvard University. The school came in at #2 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northeastern University. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’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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#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Boston College. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Best Mathematics & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester.

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#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the small city of Waltham, Brandeis is a private not-for-profit school 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 & Statistics Doctor’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the city of Boston, Boston U is a private not-for-profit school with a very 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 and statistics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the New England Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Rhode Island 48
Connecticut 426
New Hampshire 32
Maine 5
Vermont 7

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 6,283
Statistics 4,594
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Related Major Annual Graduates
Engineering 61,791
Computer & Information Sciences 60,971
Biological & Biomedical Sciences 28,851
Physical Sciences 12,705
Engineering Technologies 7,672

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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