2027 Best Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

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.

For its 2027 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

Best Schools for Mathematics in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics education in District of Columbia.

Top Schools in Mathematics

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

44 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$88,081 Median Starting Salary

Georgetown University tops our 2027 ranking of the best mathematics schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. About 95% of students finish 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. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Georgetown University

2

Howard University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

16 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$58,495 Median Starting Salary

Howard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 70% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 16 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Howard University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Howard University earn around $58,495 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,498. Read more about the mathematics program at Howard University

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 · 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.