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

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Finding the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master'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.

The Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. This report analyzed 10 schools in Massachusetts to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs 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 Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts

The colleges and universities below are the best for mathematics and statistics majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools

Our analysis found Massachusetts Institute of Technology to be the best school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’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

Out of the 10 schools in Massachusetts that were part of this year’s ranking, Harvard University landed the # 2 spot on the 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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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Northeastern University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Boston.

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#4

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Boston College is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Boston College is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill.

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The excellent master’s degree programs at Worcester Polytechnic Institute helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics and statistics schools in Massachusetts. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester.

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#6

Brandeis University

Waltham, MA

Brandeis University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts ranking. 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 did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mathematics and statistics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the 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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University of Massachusetts Amherst ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Massachusetts list. Located in the large suburb of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public college with a very large student population.

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With a ranking of #9, University of Massachusetts - Lowell did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Lowell, UMass Lowell is a public college with a large student population.

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Salem State University landed the #10 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. Salem State is a moderately-sized public school located in the suburb of Salem.

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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 10 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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