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2024 Best Applied Mathematics Schools

130 Colleges in the United States
11,107 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$59,929 Avg Early-Career Salary
Applied Mathematics is above average in terms of popularity with it being the #78 most popular degree program in the country. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

College Factual reviewed 130 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for degree seekers in the field of applied mathematics. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 11,107 degrees in applied mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.

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Choosing a Great Applied Mathematics School

Best Applied Mathematics Schools Your choice of applied mathematics school matters, so we have put together these rankings to help you make your decision. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for applied mathematics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.

You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.

Applied Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level

Bachelor's Degrees in Applied Math
Master's Degrees in Applied Math
Doctor's Degrees in Applied Math

Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best Applied Mathematics Schools ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision. If you'd like to restrict your choices to just one part of the country, you can filter this list by location.

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Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in the United States

Although we recommend filtering by degree level first, you can view the list below to see which schools give the educational experience for the applied math degree levels they offer. Only those schools that rank in the top 15% of all the schools we analyze get awarded with a place on this list.

20 Top Schools in Applied Math

1
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
294 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
59.5% Growth in Graduates

University of Chicago is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Chicago, UChicago is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #2 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UChicago is a great university overall.

There were roughly 294 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UChicago in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the applied mathematics major at University of Chicago make $47,274 more than the standard college grad with the same degree when they enter the workforce.

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Brown University
Providence, RI
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$105,532 Median Starting Salary

It's difficult to beat Brown University if you wish to pursue a degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Providence, Brown is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #21 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Brown is a great university overall.

There were about 146 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Brown in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics degree recipients from Brown University earn a boost of approximately $45,603 over the average income of applied mathematics graduates.

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3
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In MO
102 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Washington University in St Louis is a wonderful decision for students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics. Located in the suburb of Saint Louis, WUSTL is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means WUSTL is a great university overall.

There were roughly 102 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WUSTL in the most recent year we have data available.

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4
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
133 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
3.0% Growth in Graduates

It's hard to beat Johns Hopkins University if you want to pursue a degree in applied mathematics. Johns Hopkins is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Baltimore. This university ranks 1st out of 36 schools for overall quality in the state of Maryland.

There were approximately 133 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics degree recipients from Johns Hopkins University receive an earnings boost of approximately $45,889 over the average earnings of applied mathematics graduates.

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
99 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$102,707 Median Starting Salary

Harvard is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Cambridge. A Best Colleges rank of #6 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Harvard is a great university overall.

There were roughly 99 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent data year. Those applied mathematics students who get their degree from Harvard University make $42,778 more than the typical applied math graduate.

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6
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
6th Most Popular In MA
85 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.

There were approximately 85 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent data year.

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7
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In IN
71 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Notre Dame, Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit university with a large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #20 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Notre Dame is a great university overall.

There were approximately 71 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Notre Dame in the most recent data year.

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8
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
5th Most Popular In PA
35 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the large city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #9 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Carnegie Mellon is a great university overall.

There were roughly 35 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent year we have data available.

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9
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
216 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$61,861 Median Starting Salary

USC is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Los Angeles. A Best Colleges rank of #11 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means USC is a great university overall.

There were roughly 216 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at USC in the most recent data year. Students who graduate with their degree from the applied math program state that they receive average early career income of $61,861.

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10
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
70 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
21.4% Growth in Graduates

Northwestern is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Evanston. A Best Colleges rank of #5 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Northwestern is a great university overall.

There were roughly 70 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the applied mathematics major at Northwestern University make $20,852 more than the average college graduate with the same degree shortly after graduation.

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
146 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
11.0% Growth in Graduates

Vanderbilt is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Nashville. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.

There were roughly 146 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent year we have data available. Degree recipients from the applied mathematics major at Vanderbilt University make $29,324 more than the standard college grad in this field shortly after graduation.

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12
Bachelor's Degree Highest Degree Type
353 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
3.1% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Los Angeles, UCLA is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 5th out of 168 schools for overall quality in the state of California.

There were about 353 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UCLA in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the applied math program earn an average of $51,707 for their early career.

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New York University
New York, NY
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
2nd Most Popular In NY
256 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 142 colleges for overall quality in the state of New York.

There were approximately 256 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at NYU in the most recent data year.

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14
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
3rd Most Popular In TX
91 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the large suburb of Dallas, SMU is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 4th out of 115 colleges for overall quality in the state of Texas.

There were approximately 91 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at SMU in the most recent data year.

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15
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
17th Most Popular In NY

Cornell is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the small city of Ithaca. A Best Colleges rank of #22 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Cornell is a great university overall.

There were approximately 11 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell in the most recent data year.

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16
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
377 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$71,282 Median Starting Salary

UC Berkeley is a fairly large public university located in the city of Berkeley. A Best Colleges rank of #18 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means UC Berkeley is a great university overall.

There were about 377 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UC Berkeley in the most recent year we have data available. Those applied mathematics students who get their degree from University of California - Berkeley receive $11,353 more than the standard applied math graduate.

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17
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
94 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
10.6% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of New York, Columbia is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #14 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Columbia is a great university overall.

There were approximately 94 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Columbia in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics degree recipients from Columbia University in the City of New York get an earnings boost of around $11,798 over the average earnings of applied mathematics graduates.

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18
Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type
224 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
21.9% Growth in Graduates

Located in the large city of Seattle, UW Seattle is a public university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 1st out of 51 schools for overall quality in the state of Washington.

There were approximately 224 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UW Seattle in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics degree recipients from University of Washington - Seattle Campus earn a boost of about $23,954 above the average income of applied mathematics majors.

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Virginia Tech
Blacksburg, VA
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
132 Applied Math Degrees Awarded
22.7% Growth in Graduates

Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Tech is a public school with a fairly large student population. This school ranks 2nd out of 63 colleges for overall quality in the state of Virginia.

There were approximately 132 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Those applied mathematics students who get their degree from Virginia Tech earn $16,484 more than the average applied math grad.

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University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
Master's Degree Highest Degree Type
1st Most Popular In FL
85 Applied Math Degrees Awarded

Located in the small city of Coral Gables, U Miami is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. This university ranks 2nd out of 77 colleges for overall quality in the state of Florida.

There were about 85 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent year we have data available.

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Rest of the Top Best Applied Mathematics Schools

Additional Noteworthy Schools

These are some additional schools worth mentioning that are also great but just didn't quite make the cut to earn our top Best Applied Mathematics Schools award.

Rank College Location
26 University of Connecticut Storrs, CT
20 Emory University Atlanta, GA
21 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC
22 University of Maryland - College Park College Park, MD
23 Ohio State University - Main Campus Columbus, OH
24 University of California - Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA
25 Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA

Applied Mathematics by Region

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Region
Southeast
New England
Rocky Mountains
Plains States
Middle Atlantic
Far Western US
Southwest
Other U.S. Territories
Great Lakes

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One of 4 majors within the Mathematics & Statistics area of study, Applied Mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Applied Math Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
General Applied Mathematics 4,667
Financial Mathematics 4,612
Computational & Applied Mathematics 1,164
Computational Mathematics 383
Other Applied Mathematics 250
Mathematical Biology 31

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Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

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