2026 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Maryland

Applied Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 9 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for applied mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Maryland

Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in Maryland

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall applied mathematics education in Maryland.

Top Schools in Applied Mathematics

1

Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

134 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$121,262 Median Starting Salary

Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied mathematics. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 134 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $121,262 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,426. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Johns Hopkins University

2

University Of Maryland College Park
College Park, MD

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

66 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$57,901 Median Starting Salary

University Of Maryland College Park came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best applied mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 66 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent 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. Read more about the applied mathematics program at University Of Maryland College Park

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 · 9 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.