2027 Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

Computational & Applied Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 2 schools to find the best for computational & applied mathematics students.

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• Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

Best Schools for Computational & Applied Mathematics in the Southwest Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computational & applied mathematics education in the Southwest Region.

Top Schools in Computational & Applied Mathematics

1

Rice University
Houston, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

38 Computational & Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$75,299 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Rice University, our #1 school for computational & applied mathematics. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 38 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Computational & Applied Mathematics graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,904 to complete this degree. Get the full computational & applied mathematics details for Rice University

2

Connors State College
Warner, OK

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

19 Computational & Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$47,964 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong computational & applied mathematics program will find one at Connors State College, which ranked #2. This mid-sized public university is located in the rural area of Warner. About 19 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Connors State College in the most recent year. Computational & Applied Mathematics graduates of Connors State College earn a median of $47,964 early in their careers. Connors State College graduates carry a median of $16,071 in student loans. Get the full computational & applied mathematics details for Connors State College

Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.