2027 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

Applied Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their applied mathematics programs.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 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 Arizona

Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in Arizona

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

Top Schools in Applied Mathematics

1

University Of Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

37 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$50,834 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arizona tops our 2027 ranking of the best applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Tucson, University Of Arizona is a very large public institution. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 37 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from University Of Arizona earn around $50,834 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from University Of Arizona

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Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

141 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$65,661 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong applied mathematics program will find one at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Arizona State University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 141 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Arizona State University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $65,661 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,681 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in applied mathematics from Arizona State University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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.