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2023 Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

6 Ranked Colleges
465 Degrees Awarded
$35,200 Avg Cost*
Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor's

With all of the options veterans have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take. At College Factual, we’re committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our “Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s” ranking.

In 2020-2021, 1,164 people earned their degree in computational and applied mathematics, making the major the 388th most popular in the United States.

At the bachelor’s degree level specifically, there were 465 computational and applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $39,682 and $26,217 respectively.

This year’s “Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s” ranking analyzed 6 colleges that offered a degree in computational and applied mathematics. This ranking identifies schools with high-quality computational and applied mathematics programs as well as strong veteran support.

When determining these rankings, we looked at things such as overall quality of the computational and applied mathematics program at the school, veteran affordability, and veteran satisfaction. Check out our ranking methodology for more information.

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Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s

The colleges and universities below are the best for bachelor’s degree vets studying computational and applied math.

Top 6 Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for Veterans

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University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California

Out of the 6 schools in the Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Southern California landed the #1 spot on the list. This large school is located in Los Angeles, California, and it awarded 96 bachelors’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.

USC also made our “Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list, coming in at #1.Among the 46,287 students enrolled at USC, 1,311 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 862 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $20,487. To help with additional expenses, 388 students received funds through the Yellow Ribbon Program. USC offers credit for military training for eligible students.

The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 91%.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, Virginia

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Virginia Tech. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s list. This large school is located in Blacksburg, Virginia, and it awarded 119 bachelors’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.

Virginia Tech also took the #3 spot in our “Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, Virginia Tech supports 37,024 students, and 119 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 108 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,314. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 93%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Colorado School of Mines. It ranked #3 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s list. Golden, Colorado is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. The public school handed out bachelors’s computational and applied math degrees to 38 students in 2020-2021.

As a testament to the quality of education offered at Mines, the school also landed the #4 spot in our “Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.Of the 6,744 students enrolled at Mines, 234 were GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 145 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $12,456. On top of their other funding sources, 0 students qualified for the Yellow Ribbon Program. Mines does offer credit for military training for eligible students.

Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.

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Northwestern University
Evanston, Illinois

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Northwestern University. It ranked #4 on our 2023 Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s list. Evanston, Illinois is the setting for this large institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computational and applied math degrees to 33 students in 2020-2021.

Northwestern not only placed well in this ranking. It is also #2 on our “Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.According to our most recent data, Northwestern supports 22,603 students, and 1 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 1 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $399. During this same period, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. With a freshman retention rate of 97%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.

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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Brigham Young University - Provo. The school came in at #5 for the Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s. Brigham Young University - Provo is a large school located in Provo, Utah that handed out 63 bachelors’s computational and applied math degrees in 2020-2021.

BYU also took the #5 spot in our “Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” ranking.According to our most recent data, BYU supports 36,461 students, and 368 of those are GI Bill® students, of which 220 are Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average Post-9/11 GI Bill® award for tuition and fees at the school was $3,856. In addition to receiving other benefits, 0 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program. Eligible students may be able to receive credit for their military training.

The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 92%.

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Bryant University
Smithfield, Rhode Island

Bryant University came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Most Veteran Friendly for Computational and Applied Math for a Bachelor’s ranking. Smithfield, Rhode Island is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out bachelors’s computational and applied math degrees to 23 students in 2020-2021.

Bryant did well in our major quality rankings, too. It placed #6 on our “Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools” list.Among the 3,674 students enrolled at Bryant, 46 are GI Bill® students, according to our most recent data. Out of that number, 31 were Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients. The average tuition and fees award for the Post-9/11 GI Bill® recipients was $17,003. To help with additional expenses, 9 students received scholarships through the Yellow Ribbon Program.

The low undergrad student loan default rate of [DEFAULT_RATE_STRING]% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.

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