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2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

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

Mathematics & Statistics is one of the most popular subjects to study in Pennsylvania. With 1,052 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, it ranked 10th out of all the majors we track in the state.

There are so many programs in today's world that it can tough to figure out which one is the right one for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

Along with in-depth profiles of schools and the programs they offer, Grad Degree Search has created the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania to help you in your search for the best school for you. This report analyzed 17 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 & Statistics program at each school on the list.

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

Our 2023 rankings named Harrisburg University of Science and Technology the most popular school in Pennsylvania for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Harrisburg University of Science and Technology is a small private not-for-profit school located in the small city of Harrisburg.

About 48% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 52% are male.

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#2

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

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

Women make up 24% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Carnegie Mellon University is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

About 42% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 58% are male.

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#4

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Pennsylvania. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. UPenn is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Philadelphia.

About 31% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 69% are male.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at University of Pennsylvania Report

The in-demand master’s degree programs at West Chester University of Pennsylvania helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Pennsylvania. Located in the large suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public college with a fairly large student population.

Women make up 56% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#6

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a very large student population.

Women make up 27% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. SRU is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.

Women make up 60% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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#8

Lehigh University

Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the most popular places for mathematics and statistics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Lehigh is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem.

About 24% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 76% are male.

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University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the #9 spot in the 2023 rankings for the most popular master’s degree mathematics and statistics programs. Pitt is a very large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

About 35% of the students majoring in mathematics and statistics at the school are women while 65% are male.

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Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus ranked #10 on this year’s Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master’s Degree Schools in Pennsylvania list. IUP is a medium-sized public school located in the town of Indiana.

Women make up 59% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

Full Mathematics & Statistics at Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus Report

Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
New York 2,054
Maryland 334
New Jersey 388
District of Columbia 299
Delaware 46

Mathematics & Statistics Majors to Study

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

Majors Similar to Mathematics & Statistics

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 17 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to brewbooks.

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