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2027 Best General Mathematics Schools in the New England Region

38 Colleges in the United States
1,758 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$60,423 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 38 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the New England Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Dartmouth College
Hanover, NH

Our analysis ranked Dartmouth College the best school in the country for a degree in general mathematics. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 50 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Dartmouth College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general 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. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Dartmouth College

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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 119 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn around $109,288 in the first couple years of their career. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $10,003 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Massachusetts Institute Of Technology

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Yale University
New Haven, CT

A rank of #3 makes Yale University one of the top schools for general mathematics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. About 90 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Yale University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $74,578 in their early career. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Yale University

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Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

Harvard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general mathematics, landing the #4 spot 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. About 84 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Harvard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $95,207 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,616 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Harvard University

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Tufts University
Medford, MA

Tufts University came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Tufts University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Medford. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 41 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Tufts University in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Tufts University earn a median of $110,512 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $17,750. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Tufts University

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Williams College
Williamstown, MA

Williams College landed the #6 spot for general mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Williamstown. Williams College graduates 94% of students within six years. Williams College awarded about 36 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $55,193 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,807. Get the full general mathematics details for Williams College

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Brown University landed the #7 spot for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 26 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Brown University earn around $62,820 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,025. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Brown University

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Boston College
Chestnut Hill, MA

Boston College ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 36 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Boston College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $74,144 in their early career. Boston College graduates carry a median of $18,025 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Boston College

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Amherst College
Amherst, MA

Amherst College landed the #9 spot for general mathematics this year. Amherst College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Amherst. Amherst College graduates 94% of students within six years. Amherst College awarded about 38 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Amherst College earn a median of $78,500 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,745. Get the full general mathematics details for Amherst College

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Wesleyan University
Middletown, CT

Wesleyan University came in at #10 for general mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Middletown. About 93% of students finish within six years. About 32 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Wesleyan University in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Wesleyan University earn a median of $39,764 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,125 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Wesleyan University

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Bowdoin College
Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College came in at #11 for general mathematics this year. Bowdoin College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. Bowdoin College graduates 95% of students within six years. About 23 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $90,213 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,658. See the full general mathematics program report for Bowdoin College

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Middlebury College
Middlebury, VT

Middlebury College earned the #12 position for general mathematics this year. Middlebury College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Middlebury. About 91% of students finish within six years. Middlebury College awarded about 13 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $54,713 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $15,948 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Middlebury College

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Colby College
Waterville, ME

Colby College placed #13 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the town of Waterville, Colby College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. Colby College awarded about 24 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Colby College earn a median of $46,772 early in their careers. Colby College graduates carry a median of $22,016 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Colby College

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Bates College
Lewiston, ME

Bates College ranked #14 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Lewiston, Bates College is a small private not-for-profit university. Bates College graduates 90% of students within six years. There were roughly 24 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Bates College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Bates College earn around $43,933 in the first couple years of their career. Bates College graduates carry a median of $12,226 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Bates College

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Worcester Polytechnic Institute landed the #15 spot for general mathematics this year. Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. There were roughly 17 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Worcester Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $91,834 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute

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Trinity College
Hartford, CT

Trinity College placed #16 among the best general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Trinity College graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Trinity College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $63,076 in their early career. Trinity College graduates carry a median of $23,667 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Trinity College

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Northeastern University landed the #17 spot for general mathematics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Boston. About 90% of students finish within six years. Northeastern University awarded about 103 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $76,392 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,750. Read more about the general mathematics program at Northeastern University

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Boston University
Boston, MA

Boston University came in at #18 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Boston, Boston University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. Boston University awarded about 90 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Boston University earn around $64,604 in the first couple years of their career. Boston University graduates carry a median of $19,750 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Boston University

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University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #19 among the best general mathematics schools. Located in the town of Durham, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a large public university. About 76% of students finish within six years. About 21 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of New Hampshire Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of New Hampshire Main Campus earn around $52,064 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,368. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of New Hampshire Main Campus

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Mount Holyoke College
South Hadley, MA

Mount Holyoke College earned the #20 position for general mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of South Hadley. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Mount Holyoke College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Mount Holyoke College earn around $35,038 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,041. Get the full general mathematics details for Mount Holyoke College

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College Of The Holy Cross came in at #21 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. College Of The Holy Cross awarded about 47 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of $61,761 early in their careers. College Of The Holy Cross graduates carry a median of $27,000 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for College Of The Holy Cross

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Smith College
Northampton, MA

Smith College earned the #22 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Smith College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Smith College earn around $40,436 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,181. Read more about the general mathematics program at Smith College

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University Of Vermont
Burlington, VT

University Of Vermont came in at #23 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 79%. There were roughly 40 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Vermont in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Vermont generally make around $30,408. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Vermont

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University Of Massachusetts Amherst placed #24 among the best general mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Amherst. University Of Massachusetts Amherst graduates 83% of students within six years. About 199 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Massachusetts Amherst in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn around $42,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Massachusetts Amherst

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University Of Connecticut earned the #25 position for general mathematics this year. University Of Connecticut is a very large public school located in the town of Storrs. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. There were roughly 33 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Connecticut in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Connecticut earn a median of $53,284 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,750. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Connecticut

Rest of the Top 38 General Mathematics Schools

Not far behind, these schools also delivered a strong general mathematics education:

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Providence College
Providence, RI
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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 · 38 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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