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2027 Best General Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

24 Colleges in the United States
659 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$56,031 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 24 schools to find the best for general mathematics students.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in Pennsylvania

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general mathematics education in Pennsylvania.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Our analysis ranked University Of Pennsylvania the best school in the country for a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. About 52 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $99,682 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Pennsylvania

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College came in at #2 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 14 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Lafayette College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Lafayette College graduates carry a median of $16,931 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Lafayette College

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Lehigh University, which ranked #3. Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Bethlehem. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Lehigh University awarded about 20 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $70,321 early in their careers. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Lehigh University

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 43 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $72,656. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full general mathematics program report for Swarthmore College

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Dickinson College
Carlisle, PA

Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Dickinson College, which ranked #5. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Carlisle. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Dickinson College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Dickinson College earn around $39,937 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,014. See the full general mathematics program report for Dickinson College

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Carnegie Mellon University earned the #6 position for general mathematics this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Carnegie Mellon University graduates 94% of students within six years. Carnegie Mellon University awarded about 36 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $89,327 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Get the full general mathematics details for Carnegie Mellon University

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Franklin And Marshall College earned the #7 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Lancaster, Franklin And Marshall College is a small private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. Franklin And Marshall College awarded about 17 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Franklin And Marshall College generally make around $43,020. Franklin And Marshall College graduates carry a median of $20,411 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Franklin And Marshall College

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College landed the #8 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 12 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Haverford College in the most recent year. Read more about the general mathematics program at Haverford College

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University earned the #9 position for general mathematics this year. Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $75,481 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $25,454 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Villanova University

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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA

Bryn Mawr College placed #10 among the best general mathematics schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Bryn Mawr. Bryn Mawr College graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 33 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Bryn Mawr College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $35,668 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,069 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Bryn Mawr College

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #11 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 128 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $59,629 in their early career. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus graduates carry a median of $25,000 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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West Chester University Of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of West Chester, West Chester University Of Pennsylvania is a large public institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 27 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at West Chester University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Get the full general mathematics details for West Chester University Of Pennsylvania

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Ursinus College
Collegeville, PA

Ursinus College placed #13 among the best general mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Collegeville, Ursinus College is a small private not-for-profit institution. Ursinus College graduates 73% of students within six years. Ursinus College awarded about 10 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $47,918 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Ursinus College

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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA

Drexel University landed the #14 spot for general mathematics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. The six-year graduation rate is 78%. Drexel University awarded about 18 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $70,313 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $30,899. Get the full general mathematics details for Drexel University

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Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus earned the #15 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the town of Indiana, Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus is a large public institution. About 54% of students finish within six years. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus awarded about 36 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus generally make around $42,972. Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus graduates carry a median of $26,513 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Indiana University Of Pennsylvania Main Campus

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #16 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 41 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $37,937 early in their careers. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

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Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College ranked #17 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. This mid-sized public university is located in the suburb of Erie. About 44% of students finish within six years. Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College awarded about 14 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College earn a median of $59,629 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $25,000 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for Pennsylvania State University Penn State Erie Behrend College

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Millersville University Of Pennsylvania landed the #18 spot for general mathematics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the suburb of Millersville. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates 58% of students within six years. About 22 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Millersville University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $48,724. Millersville University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $25,900 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Millersville University Of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania Western University came in at #19 for general mathematics this year. Set in the town of California, Pennsylvania Western University is a large public institution. Roughly 52% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pennsylvania Western University awarded about 12 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Pennsylvania Western University generally make around $43,105. Pennsylvania Western University graduates carry a median of $28,263 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Pennsylvania Western University

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Arcadia University
Glenside, PA

Arcadia University came in at #20 for general mathematics this year. Arcadia University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Glenside. About 67% of students finish within six years. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Arcadia University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $46,764 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,921. Read more about the general mathematics program at Arcadia University

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Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania landed the #21 spot for general mathematics this year. Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania is a large public school located in the town of Bloomsburg. About 56% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $44,263. Typical student debt for the program is $24,293. Get the full general mathematics details for Commonwealth University Of Pennsylvania

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Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania earned the #22 position for general mathematics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the town of Shippensburg. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates 56% of students within six years. About 18 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $48,772. Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,483 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Shippensburg University Of Pennsylvania

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Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Slippery Rock. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates 66% of students within six years. About 13 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $49,625 in their early career. Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $26,500 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania

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Community College Of Allegheny County landed the #24 spot for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Community College Of Allegheny County is a large public institution. Community College Of Allegheny County awarded about 19 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Community College Of Allegheny County generally make around $47,420. Students borrow a median of $14,118 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Community College Of Allegheny County

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2027 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 · 24 schools evaluated.

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