2024 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region
19
Colleges in the Southeast Region
1,371
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
$65,325
Avg Early-Career Salary
A degree in
applied mathematics is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #78 out of 395 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. So, you have a fair amount of options to choose from when looking for a school.
For its 2024 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in the Southeast Region to determine which ones were the best for applied mathematics students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,371 degrees in applied mathematics during the 2020-2021 academic year.
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Choosing a Great Applied Mathematics School
The applied math program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for Applied Mathematics rankings. We derive our Best Overall Applied Mathematics School rankings by rolling up our degree-level rankings after weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each school.
In order to find the schools that are the best fit for you, you may want to filter to one of the degree levels below.
Pick Your Applied Mathematics Degree Level
When choosing the right school for you, it's important to arm yourself with all the facts you can. To that end, we've created a number of major-specific rankings, including this Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region list to help you make the college decision.
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Featured Applied Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in the Southeast Region
The schools below may not offer all types of applied math degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Southeast Region Schools in Applied Math
Vanderbilt University is a good choice for students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #19 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Vanderbilt is a great university overall.
There were approximately 146 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt in the most recent data year. Those applied mathematics students who get their degree from Vanderbilt University receive $23,928 more than the standard applied math student.
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It is difficult to beat Virginia Tech if you wish to pursue a degree in applied mathematics. Virginia Tech is a fairly large public school located in the city of Blacksburg. A Best Colleges rank of #62 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means Virginia Tech is a great school overall.
There were about 132 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Tech in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics degree recipients from Virginia Tech receive an earnings boost of around $11,088 above the typical earnings of applied mathematics graduates.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In FL
85
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
Any student pursuing a degree in applied mathematics has to check out University of Miami. U Miami is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Coral Gables. A Best Colleges rank of #91 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means U Miami is a great university overall.
There were about 85 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at U Miami in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In GA
36
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied mathematics. Emory is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Atlanta. A Best Colleges rank of #28 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means Emory is a great university overall.
There were about 36 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Emory in the most recent data year.
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the United States for getting a degree in applied mathematics. Located in the small city of Chapel Hill, UNC Chapel Hill is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #43 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UNC Chapel Hill is a great university overall.
There were approximately 183 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UNC Chapel Hill in the most recent year we have data available. Soon after graduating, applied math degree recipients typically earn around $64,899 in the first five years of their career.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In VA
43
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University of Virginia is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means University of Virginia is a great university overall.
There were roughly 43 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University of Virginia in the most recent year we have data available.
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William & Mary is a medium-sized public school located in the small suburb of Williamsburg. A Best Colleges rank of #111 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means William & Mary is a great school overall.More information about a degree in applied mathematics from William & Mary
Located in the large city of Raleigh, NC State is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #92 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means NC State is a great university overall.
There were roughly 75 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at NC State in the most recent year we have data available. Students who receive their degree from the applied math program earn around $56,954 in their early career salary.
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Master's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In KY
71
Applied Math Degrees Awarded
Located in the city of Lexington, UK is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #230 out of 2,217 colleges nationwide means UK is a great university overall.
There were roughly 71 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UK in the most recent year we have data available.
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Located in the small city of Harrisonburg, JMU is a public university with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #169 out of 2,217 schools nationwide means JMU is a great university overall.More information about a degree in applied mathematics from James Madison University
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