by our College Data Analytics TeamIn the latest year, 22 U.S. colleges awarded 421 degrees and certificates in Computational Mathematics. Bachelor’s degrees are the most popular award, at 94% of graduates. College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Computational Mathematics Schools ranking and compares their cost in a Best Value ranking. Graduates earn a median $69,764 one year after completing, rising to $103,881 after four years.
A major in Computational Mathematics involves the study of Computational Mathematics. A Program That Focuses On The Application Of Mathematics To The Theory, Architecture, And Design Of Computers, Computational Techniques, And Algorithms. Includes Instruction In Computer Theory, Cybernetics, Numerical Analysis, Algorithm Development, Binary Structures, Combinatorics, Advanced Statistics, And Related Topics.
Source: IPEDS 2025; College Scorecard July 2026; BLS; O*NET; College Factual rankings 2027. Data as of: July 2026.
Across the country, computational mathematics is a widely-pursued major, with 421 degrees awarded annually. 22 colleges award computational mathematics degrees, an average of 19 graduates per school; the largest program awarded 107.
By level, the 421 awards include 397 bachelor’s degrees, 11 master’s degrees and 13 doctorates.
Women earned 36% of computational mathematics degrees and certificates in the latest year (152 of 421). The largest groups of graduates by race and ethnicity are White (165) and Asian (93), and international students earned 87.
College Factual ranks 12 schools in its 2027 Best Computational Mathematics Schools ranking, including 12 for bachelor’s degrees and 8 for master’s degrees. It also ranks computational mathematics schools within 8 states. In all, 22 colleges offer computational mathematics programs; compare them by degree level below or in the Best Value Computational Mathematics Colleges ranking, which weighs quality against cost.
The most common computational mathematics credential is the bachelor’s degree: 397 of the 421 awarded in the latest year. Jobs related to computational mathematics call most for Reading Comprehension, Active Listening and Critical Thinking, and for knowledge of Computers and Electronics, English Language and Mathematics, according to O*NET. The most important abilities are Written Comprehension, Oral Comprehension and Written Expression.
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How long a computational mathematics degree takes:
| Degree | Typical Program Length | Graduates Annually |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor’s Degree | 4 years | 397 |
| Master’s Degree | 1-3 years | 11 |
| Doctorate | At least 4 years | 13 |
Bachelor’s degree is the most common level of education among workers in jobs related to computational mathematics, at 59.2%.
| Level of Education | Percentage of Workers |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s degree | 59.2% |
| Master’s degree | 20.4% |
| Doctoral degree | 4.3% |
| Associate’s degree (or other 2-year) | 3.8% |
| Post-doctoral training | 2.9% |
| Postsecondary certificate | 2.6% |
| Post-baccalaureate certificate | 2.6% |
| Some college courses | 2.1% |
| High school diploma or equivalent | 1.6% |
| Post-master’s certificate | 0.2% |
| First professional degree | 0.2% |
Source: O*NET Online.
9 occupations are related to Computational Mathematics, with an average median salary of $112,888; the strongest outlook belongs to Clinical Research Coordinators, at 10.4% projected job growth. Typical job titles include Data Analyst, Research Scientist, Research Analyst and Clinical Data Coordinator.
The occupation related to computational mathematics with the most projected jobs is Business Intelligence Analysts, at 585,851.
| Occupation | Projected Jobs | Expected Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Business Intelligence Analysts | 585,851 | 1.3% |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | 542,888 | 10.4% |
| Data Scientists | 507,848 | 8.1% |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | 434,408 | -2.4% |
| Mathematical Science Occupations, All Other | 358,631 | -0.2% |
| Clinical Data Managers | 300,656 | -0.9% |
| Natural Sciences Managers | 179,495 | 8.7% |
| Mathematicians | 109,873 | 8.5% |
Computational Mathematics graduates earn a median $69,764 one year after completing their program, $103,881 after four years and $100,060 after five years, according to the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
| Years Out | Median Earnings |
|---|---|
| 1 year | $69,764 |
| 4 years | $103,881 |
| 5 years | $100,060 |
Source: College Scorecard.
The highest-paying occupation related to computational mathematics is Water Resource Specialists, with a median salary of $179,716.
| Occupation | Median Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| Water Resource Specialists | $179,716 |
| Business Intelligence Analysts | $143,840 |
| Natural Sciences Managers | $132,227 |
| Bioinformatics Technicians | $121,896 |
| Clinical Research Coordinators | $110,931 |
| Data Scientists | $106,295 |
| Clinical Data Managers | $99,475 |
| Mathematicians | $66,238 |
Computational Mathematics has 5 similar majors in the Mathematics & Statistics field, which together award 11,191 degrees a year; the largest are Financial Mathematics (5,730), Applied Mathematics, General (4,370) and Computational and Applied Mathematics (853). Browse all Mathematics & Statistics majors or the full list of college majors.
| Related Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Financial Mathematics | 5,730 |
| Applied Mathematics, General | 4,370 |
| Computational and Applied Mathematics | 853 |
| Applied Mathematics, Other | 223 |
| Mathematical Biology | 15 |
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