2026 Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools
Computational & Applied Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.
For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 60 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computational & applied mathematics students pursuing a degree.
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Featured Computational & Applied Mathematics Programs
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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 Computational & Applied Mathematics in the United States
See the highest-ranked computational & applied mathematics schools offering a master’s degree below.
Top Schools in Computational & Applied Mathematics
No school ranked higher than Stanford University this year for computational & applied mathematics. Set in the suburb of Stanford, Stanford University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 49 computational & applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Stanford University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational & applied mathematics degree recipients from Stanford University generally make around $100,827. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #2 makes University Of Chicago one of the top schools for computational & applied mathematics. Set in the city of Chicago, University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 39 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational & applied mathematics program make about $81,002 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,854 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong computational & applied mathematics program will find one at University Of Southern California, which ranked #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Los Angeles. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 94 computational & applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Southern California in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational & applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Southern California generally make around $84,685. Students borrow a median of $12,251 to complete this degree.
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Rice University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computational & applied mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 13 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, computational & applied mathematics degree recipients from Rice University generally make around $75,299. Rice University graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans.
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University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best computational & applied mathematics schools. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 60 computational & applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational & applied mathematics program make about $98,796 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Santa Cruz landed the #6 spot for computational & applied mathematics this year. University Of California Santa Cruz is a very large public school located in the city of Santa Cruz. About 75% of students finish within six years. University Of California Santa Cruz awarded about 10 computational & applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational & applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Santa Cruz generally make around $40,920. University Of California Santa Cruz graduates carry a median of $18,559 in student loans.
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Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology earned the #7 position for computational & applied mathematics this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Harrisburg. About 34% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 155 computational & applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational & applied mathematics degree from Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology earn around $35,098 in the first couple years of their career. Harrisburg University Of Science And Technology graduates carry a median of $28,375 in student loans.
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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earned the #8 position for computational & applied mathematics this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public institution. Roughly 66% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 computational & applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational & applied mathematics degree recipients from Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $78,075. Typical student debt for the program is $26,330.
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Other Computational & Applied Mathematics Degree Levels
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Notes and References
This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 60 schools evaluated.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
