2027 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

Applied Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 2 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best applied mathematics schools.

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• Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in Rhode Island

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

Top Schools in Applied Mathematics

1

Brown University
Providence, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

226 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$99,193 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Brown University, our #1 school for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 226 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from Brown University earn around $99,193 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,000. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Brown University

2

Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

15 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$64,954 Median Starting Salary

Bryant University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied mathematics, ranking #2. Set in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 15 applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Bryant University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Bryant University generally make around $64,954. Typical student debt for the program is $26,000. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Bryant University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 2 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.