2024 Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools
27
Colleges in the United States
1,302
Math & CompSci Degrees Awarded
$80,867
Avg Early-Career Salary
Mathematics & Computer Science is about average in terms of popularity for degree programs. That is, it ranks #221 out of the 395 majors across the country that we analyze each year. So, it might take a little more work to find colleges and universities that offer the degree program.
College Factual reviewed 27 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of mathematics & computer science. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,302 degrees in mathematics & computer science during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Mathematics & Computer Science School
Your choice of mathematics & computer science school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for mathematics & computer science schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
Mathematics & Computer Science Rankings by Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools list to help you make the college decision.
If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.
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Featured Mathematics & Computer Science Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
AS in Computer Science
Learn the applied programming skills needed to fill in-demand tech roles when you earn your online AS in Computer Science at Southern New Hampshire University.
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BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Mathematics & Computer Science in the United States
The schools below may not offer all types of math & compsci degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Schools in Math & CompSci
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
82
Math & CompSci Degrees Awarded
Every student who is interested in mathematics & computer science has to look into Worcester Polytechnic Institute. WPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the medium-sized city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #53 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.
There were about 82 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent data year.
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Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were about 32 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics & computer science program at Massachusetts Institute of Technology make $28,471 more than the average graduate in this field when they enter the workforce.
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Every student pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science needs to take a look at Yale University. Located in the city of New Haven, Yale is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #8 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Yale is a great university overall.
There were roughly 15 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Yale in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In NY
Any student who is interested in mathematics & computer science has to look into Columbia University in the City of New York. Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 17 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent year we have data available.
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It is difficult to beat Washington University in St Louis if you wish to pursue a degree in mathematics & computer science. Located in the large suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.
There were approximately 17 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.
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Harvey Mudd College is a fairly small private not-for-profit college located in the large suburb of Claremont. A Best Colleges rank of #35 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvey Mudd College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 36 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Harvey Mudd College in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the mathematics & computer science program at Harvey Mudd College earn $38,106 more than the standard college graduate with the same degree when they enter the workforce.
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Located in the midsize city of Santa Clara, SCU is a private not-for-profit university with a moderately-sized student population. A Best Colleges rank of #50 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means SCU is a great university overall.
There were roughly 66 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at SCU in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science degree recipients from Santa Clara University earn a boost of around $6,279 above the average income of mathematics & computer science graduates.
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UCSD is a very large public university located in the large city of La Jolla. A Best Colleges rank of #38 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UCSD is a great university overall.
There were approximately 216 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at UCSD in the most recent data year. After graduating, math & compsci degree recipients typically earn about $64,863 at the beginning of their careers.
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Located in the large city of Philadelphia, UPenn is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #4 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UPenn is a great university overall.More information about a degree in mathematics & computer science from University of Pennsylvania
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In VA
41
Math & CompSci Degrees Awarded
GMU is a very large public university located in the suburb of Fairfax. A Best Colleges rank of #117 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means GMU is a great university overall.
There were about 41 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at GMU in the most recent year we have data available.
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