by our College Data Analytics Team
When pursuing a degree in today’s world, students have many different options to choose from. College Factual was founded, in part, to help students make the decision as to what would be the best school for them. Our “Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania” ranking is part of that endeavor.
Applied Mathematics is the 78th most popular major in the country with 11,107 degrees awarded in 2020-2021. In 2019-2020, applied mathematics graduates who were awarded their degree in 2017-2019, earned an average of $59,929 and had an average of $21,348 in loans still to pay off.
Across Pennsylvania, there were 696 applied mathematics graduates with average earnings and debt of $49,737 and $26,733 respectively.
For this year’s “Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania” ranking, we looked at 25 colleges that offer a degree in applied mathematics. This a ranking of the schools where the largest percentage of students has enrolled in applied mathematics.
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The colleges and universities below are the best for pennsylvania applied math students.
Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology landed the #1 spot on the list. Located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school awarded 372 diplomas to qualified ’s applied math students in 2020-2021.
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You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg. The school came in at #2 for the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania. University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg is a small public school situated in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. It awarded 7 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Robert Morris University. The school came in at #3 for the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania. Moon Township, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s applied math degrees to 18 students in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Out of the 25 schools in the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Bradford landed the #4 spot on the list. Located in Bradford, Pennsylvania, this small public school awarded 3 diplomas to qualified ’s applied math students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.9%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Full University of Pittsburgh - Bradford Applied Mathematics Report
You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around if you attend Villanova University. The school came in at #5 for the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania. Located in Villanova, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 41 diplomas to qualified ’s applied math students in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 96%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
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Geneva College landed the #6 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Geneva College is located in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 3 ’s applied math degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.8%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Lehigh University came in at #7 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Lehigh University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The school has a medium-sized population, and it awarded 18 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 91%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed.
Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Lehigh University
Bucknell University came in at #8 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 8 degrees to qualified ’s applied math students in 2020-2021.
With a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 9 to 1, it’s easy to see that the school is committed to helping their undergraduates succeed. The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.8%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 92%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
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Carnegie Mellon University ranked #9 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. Located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, this fairly large private not-for-profit school awarded 35 diplomas to qualified ’s applied math students in 2020-2021.
Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 96%. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 0.7% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 5 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one.
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania is a medium-sized public school situated in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania. It awarded 13 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 4.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Full Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Applied Mathematics Report
University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus ranked #11 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus is a large school located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that handed out 43 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 2.9% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 93%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
California University of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. This medium-sized school is located in California, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 8 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
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University of Pennsylvania landed the #13 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. UPenn is a large school located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania that handed out 32 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
With a freshman retention rate of 95%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 6 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 0.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
Wilson College came in at #14 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Located in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, this small private not-for-profit school handed out 1 degrees to qualified ’s applied math students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Neumann University ranked #15 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. Neumann is a private not-for-profit institution located in Aston, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 1 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
Temple University did quite well in the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking, coming in at #16. Temple is a public institution located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has a large population, and it awarded 20 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 3.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 87%.
Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Indiana University of Pennsylvania - Main Campus is located in Indiana, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 5 ’s applied math degrees to qualified students.
With a ranking of #18, Elizabethtown College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 2.6%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania landed the #19 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is a fairly large public school situated in West Chester, Pennsylvania. It awarded 4 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.4%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. With a freshman retention rate of 85%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
Read full report on Applied Mathematics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania
University of Scranton ranked #20 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. This small school is located in Scranton, Pennsylvania, and it awarded 1 ’s applied math degrees in 2020-2021.
The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.5% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%. The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 89%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year.
With a ranking of #21, Duquesne University did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. Duquesne is located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and, has a medium-sized student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 1 ’s applied math degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 2.3%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. Students who start out at the school are likely to stick around. The freshman retention rate is 86%.
With a ranking of #22, Saint Vincent College did quite well on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. Saint Vincent is located in Latrobe, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s applied math degrees to qualified students.
The undergrad student loan default rate at the school is 3.9%, which is quite low when compared to the national default rate of 10.1%.
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Lycoming College landed the #22 spot on the 2023 Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania ranking. Lycoming College is located in Williamsport, Pennsylvania and, has a small student population. In 2020-2021, this school awarded 0 ’s applied math degrees to qualified students.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 3.1%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%.
Gettysburg College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. Gettysburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The school has a small population, and it awarded 0 ’s degrees in 2020-2021.
The school has an excellent freshman retention rate of 90%, which means students like the school well enough to return for a second year. Since the school has a undergrad student-to-faculty ratio of 10 to 1, those pursuing a degree will have more opportunities to interact with their professors. The low undergrad student loan default rate of 1.1% is a good sign that students have an easier time paying off their loans than they might at other schools. For comparison, the national default rate is 10.1%.
Swarthmore College ranked #22 on this year’s Schools Highly Focused on Applied Math Major in Pennsylvania list. Swarthmore, Pennsylvania is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. The private not-for-profit school handed out ’s applied math degrees to 0 students in 2020-2021.
The school has an impressive undergrad student loan default rate. It’s only 0.7%, which is much lower than the national rate of 10.1%. The undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio of 7 to 1 is a sign that students will have more opportunities to engage with their professors one-on-one. With a freshman retention rate of 86%, the school does an excellent job of retaining its undergraduate students.
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