Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics programs.
To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 351 schools to find the best for mathematics students.
Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in 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%. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 43 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of $83,171 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,859.
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Dartmouth College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Dartmouth College awarded about 41 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Dartmouth College earn around $108,255 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,617.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics, ranking #3. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates 96% of students within six years. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology awarded about 97 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology generally make around $109,288. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $10,003 in student loans.
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Stanford University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Stanford. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Stanford University awarded about 82 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Stanford University earn a median of $100,827 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $10,492 to complete this degree.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Vanderbilt University, which ranked #5. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 45 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Vanderbilt University earn around $103,812 in the first couple years of their career. Vanderbilt University graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans.
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Northwestern University earned the #6 position for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. There were roughly 29 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northwestern University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $79,530 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $12,418 to complete this degree.
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Yale University ranked #7 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of New Haven, Yale University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 70 mathematics degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans.
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Duke University came in at #8 for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 mathematics degrees were awarded at Duke University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $121,088 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000.
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Wake Forest University came in at #9 for mathematics this year. Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Winston-Salem. About 89% of students finish within six years. Wake Forest University awarded about 24 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $67,369 in their early career. Wake Forest University graduates carry a median of $21,577 in student loans.
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Georgetown University came in at #10 for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 44 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Georgetown University earn a median of $88,081 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500.
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Cornell University landed the #11 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 68 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cornell University generally make around $87,251. Students borrow a median of $14,146 to complete this degree.
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Harvard University earned the #12 position for mathematics this year. Harvard University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Roughly 98% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 58 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Harvard University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Harvard University generally make around $95,207. Typical student debt for the program is $16,616.
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Case Western Reserve University landed the #13 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Cleveland, Case Western Reserve University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Case Western Reserve University awarded about 20 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Case Western Reserve University earn around $74,459 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,106.
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University Of Pennsylvania placed #14 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 33 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155.
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Tufts University came in at #15 for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Tufts University graduates 94% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $110,512 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 77 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill generally make around $53,402. Typical student debt for the program is $14,500.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Orleans. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 44 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $55,916 in their early career. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $14,957 in student loans.
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Lafayette College placed #18 among the best mathematics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 14 mathematics degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $16,931.
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Texas Christian University placed #19 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Fort Worth, Texas Christian University is a large private not-for-profit university. Texas Christian University graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Texas Christian University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Texas Christian University generally make around $60,035. Texas Christian University graduates carry a median of $22,960 in student loans.
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Princeton University placed #20 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 22 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $67,532 in their early career. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans.
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Lehigh University placed #21 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 13 mathematics degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $70,321 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,008 to complete this degree.
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San Jose State University landed the #22 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the city of San Jose, San Jose State University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. San Jose State University awarded about 32 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year.
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California Institute Of Technology earned the #23 position for mathematics this year. California Institute Of Technology is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pasadena. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. California Institute Of Technology awarded about 18 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of California Institute Of Technology earn a median of $173,344 early in their careers.
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University Of Chicago earned the #24 position for mathematics this year. University Of Chicago is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chicago. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 168 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Chicago in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Chicago earn a median of $100,421 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete this degree.
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Williams College came in at #25 for mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamstown. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 36 mathematics degrees were awarded at Williams College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Williams College generally make around $55,193. Williams College graduates carry a median of $13,807 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics Schools
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s mathematics ranking:
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 · 351 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).