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2026 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

22 Colleges in the United States
2,355 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$66,848 Avg Early-Career Salary

Applied Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their applied mathematics programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 94 schools to find the best for applied mathematics students.

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Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in the Middle Atlantic Region

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 applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Applied Mathematics

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No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 134 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $121,262 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Johns Hopkins University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied mathematics, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 293 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Applied Mathematics graduates of New York University earn a median of $64,516 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,897. Get the full applied mathematics details for New York University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied mathematics, ranking #3. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 42 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Maryland College Park came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 66 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $57,901 in their early career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $20,836 in student loans. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from University Of Maryland College Park

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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 131 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Carnegie Mellon University generally make around $89,327. Students borrow a median of $23,529 to complete this degree. Get the full applied mathematics details for Carnegie Mellon University

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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #6 for applied mathematics this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 118 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Columbia University In The City Of New York earn around $91,559 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus placed #7 among the best applied mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 42 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Get the full applied mathematics details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University placed #8 among the best applied mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 34 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Villanova University in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics graduates of Villanova University earn a median of $72,601 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,184. See the full applied mathematics program report for Villanova University

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George Washington University placed #9 among the best applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Washington, George Washington University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 42 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at George Washington University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $73,749. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete this degree. See the full applied mathematics program report for George Washington University

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University landed the #10 spot for applied mathematics this year. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 35 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Princeton University earn around $67,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. See the full applied mathematics program report for Princeton University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University came in at #11 for applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 17 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Lehigh University generally make around $70,321. Typical student debt for the program is $23,008. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Lehigh University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University landed the #12 spot for applied mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit university. Seton Hall University graduates 70% of students within six years. About 10 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Seton Hall University in the most recent year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $63,871 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,422 to complete this degree. See the full applied mathematics program report for Seton Hall University

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Stevens Institute Of Technology came in at #13 for applied mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 169 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Stevens Institute Of Technology generally make around $91,342. Students borrow a median of $25,841 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Stevens Institute Of Technology

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University Of Rochester came in at #14 for applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 24 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from University Of Rochester

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University came in at #15 for applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 31 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Syracuse University earn around $54,785 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,130. Read more about the applied mathematics program at Syracuse University

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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY

Suny At Albany ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 61%. Suny At Albany awarded about 50 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $65,604 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,286. Read more about the applied mathematics program at Suny At Albany

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 38 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn around $58,358 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,571 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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University Of Delaware ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Newark, University Of Delaware is a very large public university. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Delaware awarded about 19 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $54,155 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,861. Get the full applied mathematics details for University Of Delaware

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus earned the #19 position for applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public institution. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates 34% of students within six years. About 17 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. See the full applied mathematics program report for Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Fordham University came in at #20 for applied mathematics this year. Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bronx. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 269 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Fordham University earn around $59,403 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $25,643 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Fordham University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #21 position for applied mathematics this year. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public school located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 30 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $61,459 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $11,691 to complete this degree. Get the full applied mathematics details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #22 for applied mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. About 76% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 305 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Stony Brook University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $64,042 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Stony Brook University

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. Duquesne University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University graduates 77% of students within six years. Duquesne University awarded about 59 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $54,826 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,297. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Duquesne University

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #24 for applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates 84% of students within six years. About 33 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn around $76,974 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,975. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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University At Buffalo landed the #25 spot for applied mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. University At Buffalo awarded about 95 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from University At Buffalo generally make around $63,402. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Read more about the applied mathematics program at University At Buffalo

Rest of the Top 31 Applied Mathematics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s applied mathematics ranking:

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Cuny City College
New York, NY
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Bloomfield College
Bloomfield, NJ

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 94 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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