Computational 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.
For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 12 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computational mathematics students pursuing a degree.
The computational mathematics program you select can have a big impact on your future. That is why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Computational Mathematics rankings. For our Best Overall Computational Mathematics School ranking, we roll up the results of our degree-level rankings, weighted by the number of degrees awarded at that level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Computational Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level
Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we have developed a number of rankings, including this Best Computational Mathematics Schools list, to help you choose. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Computational Mathematics in the United States
If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computational mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.
Leading the list is Boston University, our #1 school for computational mathematics. Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Boston University graduates 89% of students within six years. Boston University awarded about 22 computational mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational mathematics program make about $63,598 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $25,232 to complete this degree.
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Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in computational mathematics, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. Brown University awarded about 13 computational mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, computational mathematics degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $99,193. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #3 makes University Of Washington Seattle Campus one of the top schools for computational mathematics. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a very large public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 19 computational mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Washington Seattle Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational mathematics degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $98,796 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,481 to complete this degree.
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A rank of #4 makes California Institute Of Technology one of the top schools for computational mathematics. Set in the city of Pasadena, California Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 15 computational mathematics degrees were awarded at California Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational mathematics program make about $173,344 in their early career.
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Students looking for a strong computational mathematics program will find one at Carnegie Mellon University, which ranked #5. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 31 computational mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational mathematics program make about $89,327 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529.
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University Of California Los Angeles earned the #6 position for computational mathematics this year. University Of California Los Angeles is a very large public school located in the city of Los Angeles. University Of California Los Angeles graduates 93% of students within six years. About 103 computational mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of California Los Angeles in the most recent year. Computational Mathematics graduates of University Of California Los Angeles earn a median of $61,188 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,400 to complete this degree.
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Ohio State University Main Campus earned the #7 position for computational mathematics this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of Columbus. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 69 computational mathematics degrees were awarded at Ohio State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational mathematics program make about $78,456 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $14,929 to complete this degree.
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University Of California Davis placed #8 among the best computational mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Davis, University Of California Davis is a very large public institution. University Of California Davis graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of California Davis awarded about 10 computational mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Computational Mathematics graduates of University Of California Davis earn a median of $53,940 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,750.
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Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach earned the #9 position for computational mathematics this year. Set in the city of Daytona Beach, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 66% of students finish within six years. About 29 computational mathematics degrees were awarded at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Daytona Beach in the most recent year. Graduates of the computational mathematics program make about $70,246 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,845.
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University Of California Santa Cruz placed #10 among the best computational mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Santa Cruz. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 computational mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of California Santa Cruz in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational mathematics degree from University Of California Santa Cruz earn around $40,920 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,559.
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Arizona State University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best computational mathematics schools. Located in the city of Tempe, Arizona State University is a very large public university. About 68% of students finish within six years. Arizona State University awarded about 12 computational mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational mathematics program make about $65,661 in their early career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $17,681 in student loans.
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Rochester Institute Of Technology landed the #12 spot for computational mathematics this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Rochester Institute Of Technology awarded about 18 computational mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their computational mathematics degree from Rochester Institute Of Technology earn around $74,921 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,682.
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This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 12 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).
