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2027 Best General Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region

79 Colleges in the United States
2,848 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$49,876 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general mathematics programs.

To produce this 2027 ranking, College Factual evaluated 79 schools to find the best for general mathematics students.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the Southeast 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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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Vanderbilt University tops our 2027 ranking of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 55 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $103,812 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,000. See the full general mathematics program report for Vanderbilt University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Duke University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #2. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Durham. About 97% of students finish within six years. Duke University awarded about 51 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Duke University earn a median of $121,088 early in their careers. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Duke University

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #3. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 38 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $67,369 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. Read more about the general mathematics program at Wake Forest University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #4. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill awarded about 97 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general 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. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Tulane University Of Louisiana, which ranked #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. About 86% of students finish within six years. Tulane University Of Louisiana awarded about 57 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $55,916. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates carry a median of $14,957 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond placed #6 among the best general mathematics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of University of Richmond. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Richmond in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Richmond generally make around $53,815. University Of Richmond graduates carry a median of $21,634 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of Richmond

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Davidson College earned the #7 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Davidson College awarded about 18 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Davidson College earn around $41,505 in the first couple years of their career. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,906 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Davidson College

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College Of William And Mary landed the #8 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. About 35 general mathematics degrees were awarded at College Of William And Mary in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $60,494. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750. See the full general mathematics program report for College Of William And Mary

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University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #9 spot for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public institution. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 65 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $60,784 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus came in at #10 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public university. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 118 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University came in at #11 for general mathematics this year. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. About 79% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 12 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $36,520 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,764 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Furman University

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Samford University
Birmingham, AL

Samford University placed #12 among the best general mathematics schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Birmingham. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Samford University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Samford University generally make around $64,132. Samford University graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Samford University

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida placed #13 among the best general mathematics schools. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. About 91% of students finish within six years. University Of Florida awarded about 113 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Florida generally make around $46,036. Typical student debt for the program is $16,675. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Florida

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Wofford College
Spartanburg, SC

Wofford College placed #14 among the best general mathematics schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Spartanburg. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Wofford College awarded about 11 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $41,052 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $24,643 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for Wofford College

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #15 spot for general mathematics this year. This moderately-sized public university is located in the city of Huntsville. Roughly 64% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 29 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $62,903 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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University Of Central Florida ranked #16 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. University Of Central Florida graduates 78% of students within six years. There were roughly 48 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Central Florida in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $51,315 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,692. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of Central Florida

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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #17 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Raleigh, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. About 72 general mathematics degrees were awarded at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $43,585 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,256 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from North Carolina State University At Raleigh

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus came in at #18 for general mathematics this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 22 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn around $50,876 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University ranked #19 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. About 87% of students finish within six years. About 85 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Clemson University earn around $47,529 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Clemson University

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University earned the #20 position for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Harrisonburg. About 80% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $58,810 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,876. See the full general mathematics program report for James Madison University

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Christopher Newport University came in at #21 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. Christopher Newport University awarded about 17 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Christopher Newport University earn around $41,656 in the first couple years of their career. Christopher Newport University graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Christopher Newport University

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Florida International University earned the #22 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Miami, Florida International University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 74%. There were roughly 38 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Florida International University generally make around $49,507. Florida International University graduates carry a median of $19,349 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Florida International University

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #23 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public university. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. There were roughly 92 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $55,731 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,250. See the full general mathematics program report for Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga came in at #24 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Chattanooga, The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga is a large public institution. The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga graduates 50% of students within six years. There were roughly 23 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga generally make around $50,000. Typical student debt for the program is $23,324. See the full general mathematics program report for The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga

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University Of South Carolina Columbia ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 41 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of South Carolina Columbia in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia generally make around $49,949. University Of South Carolina Columbia graduates carry a median of $22,700 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of South Carolina Columbia

Rest of the Top 50 General Mathematics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s general mathematics ranking:

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Meredith College
Raleigh, NC
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA
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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA
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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 79 schools evaluated.

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