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

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

With 30 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics and statistics is the #21 most popular major in Mississippi.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

The Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Master's Degree Schools in Mississippi ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 5 schools in Mississippi to see which master's degree programs were the most popular 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 Mississippi.

#1

Mississippi State University

Mississippi State, MS

Our analysis found Mississippi State University to be the most popular school for mathematics and statistics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in Mississippi. Mississippi State is a fairly large public school located in the town of Mississippi State.

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

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#2

Mississippi College

Clinton, MS

The in-demand master’s degree programs at Mississippi College helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. Located in the suburb of Clinton, MC is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population.

Of the 5 students majoring in mathematics and statistics at MC, 60% are male and 40% are female.

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#3

University of Mississippi

University, MS

The in-demand master’s degree programs at University of Mississippi helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of the most popular mathematics and statistics schools in Mississippi. Ole Miss is a fairly large public school located in the remote town of University.

Women make up 75% of the mathematics and statistics majors at the school.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means University of Southern Mississippi is a great place for mathematics and statistics students working on their master’s degree. Southern Miss is a large public school located in the small city of Hattiesburg.

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Out of the 5 schools in Mississippi that were part of this year’s ranking, Jackson State University landed the # 5 spot on the list. Jackson State is a moderately-sized public school located in the medium-sized city of Jackson.

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Best Mathematics & Statistics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Most Popular Mathematics & Statistics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
Florida 392
North Carolina 438
Virginia 242
Tennessee 249
Georgia 269
West Virginia 11
Louisiana 182
South Carolina 62
Kentucky 117
Arkansas 54
Alabama 83

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 5 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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