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2027 Best Mathematics Schools in New York

30 Colleges in the United States
1,180 Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$52,458 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 30 schools to find the best for mathematics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in New York

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 mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics

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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 95% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 91 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Cornell University earn around $87,251 in the first couple years of their career. Cornell University graduates carry a median of $14,146 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Cornell University

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A rank of #2 makes Columbia University In The City Of New York one of the top schools for mathematics. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 75 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Union College New York
Schenectady, NY

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Union College New York, which ranked #3. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Schenectady. Union College New York graduates 80% of students within six years. About 15 mathematics degrees were awarded at Union College New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $52,020 in their early career. Union College New York graduates carry a median of $25,869 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Union College New York

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 167 mathematics degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from New York University earn around $58,481 in the first couple years of their career. New York University graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at New York University

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College came in at #5 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Hamilton College awarded about 23 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Hamilton College generally make around $53,698. Students borrow a median of $16,275 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for Hamilton College

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College landed the #6 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 83% of students finish within six years. About 16 mathematics degrees were awarded at Skidmore College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $34,440 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,274 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Skidmore College

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Suny At Binghamton earned the #7 position for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a very large public institution. Suny At Binghamton graduates 82% of students within six years. There were roughly 99 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Suny At Binghamton generally make around $47,822. Suny At Binghamton graduates carry a median of $19,725 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for Suny At Binghamton

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University Of Rochester earned the #8 position for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 61 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Rochester in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $45,426 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Rochester

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University landed the #9 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. There were roughly 13 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Yeshiva University earn around $52,838 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,625. Get the full mathematics details for Yeshiva University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #10 position for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 24 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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St Lawrence University ranked #11 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. St Lawrence University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Canton. St Lawrence University graduates 79% of students within six years. St Lawrence University awarded about 26 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from St Lawrence University earn around $58,047 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,000. More information about a degree in mathematics from St Lawrence University

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY

Vassar College came in at #12 for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 30 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Vassar College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Vassar College earn around $52,085 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,000. Get the full mathematics details for Vassar College

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Cuny Graduate School And University Center ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Graduate School And University Center is a large public university. About 25 mathematics degrees were awarded at Cuny Graduate School And University Center in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $72,222 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,921. More information about a degree in mathematics from Cuny Graduate School And University Center

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State University Of New York At New Paltz placed #14 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the town of New Paltz, State University Of New York At New Paltz is a moderately-sized public university. About 72% of students finish within six years. About 20 mathematics degrees were awarded at State University Of New York At New Paltz in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from State University Of New York At New Paltz generally make around $41,000. State University Of New York At New Paltz graduates carry a median of $21,530 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for State University Of New York At New Paltz

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute placed #15 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates 84% of students within six years. There were roughly 60 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn around $80,196 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,250 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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Fordham University placed #16 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 82%. There were roughly 14 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Fordham University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Fordham University earn around $73,204 in the first couple years of their career. Fordham University graduates carry a median of $26,949 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for Fordham University

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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY

Hofstra University landed the #17 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Hempstead, Hofstra University is a large private not-for-profit university. Hofstra University graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 11 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Hofstra University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Hofstra University earn a median of $55,705 early in their careers. Hofstra University graduates carry a median of $20,285 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Hofstra University

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Cuny Brooklyn College came in at #18 for mathematics this year. Cuny Brooklyn College is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Cuny Brooklyn College graduates 54% of students within six years. There were roughly 15 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Brooklyn College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Cuny Brooklyn College earn around $29,957 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,303. Get the full mathematics details for Cuny Brooklyn College

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Adelphi University
Garden City, NY

Adelphi University placed #19 among the best mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Garden City, Adelphi University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Adelphi University graduates 67% of students within six years. Adelphi University awarded about 22 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Adelphi University generally make around $51,037. Adelphi University graduates carry a median of $25,487 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Adelphi University

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University At Buffalo earned the #20 position for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public institution. About 75% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 81 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University At Buffalo in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University At Buffalo earn around $46,016 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $18,750 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for University At Buffalo

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University landed the #21 spot for mathematics this year. Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Syracuse. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Syracuse University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $53,223 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $27,000. Read more about the mathematics program at Syracuse University

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University came in at #22 for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Stony Brook. About 76% of students finish within six years. Stony Brook University awarded about 79 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $36,784 early in their careers. Stony Brook University graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Stony Brook University

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Cuny Hunter College
New York, NY

Cuny Hunter College ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Hunter College is a very large public institution. About 57% of students finish within six years. About 34 mathematics degrees were awarded at Cuny Hunter College in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $48,918 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $11,091. See the full mathematics program report for Cuny Hunter College

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Cuny Lehman College ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. This large public university is located in the city of Bronx. About 51% of students finish within six years. Cuny Lehman College awarded about 25 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Lehman College generally make around $40,886. Students borrow a median of $16,872 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Cuny Lehman College

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Cuny City College
New York, NY

Cuny City College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. Cuny City College graduates 57% of students within six years. Cuny City College awarded about 16 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Cuny City College earn around $64,886 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,389. Read more about the mathematics program at Cuny City College

Rest of the Top 30 Mathematics Schools

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

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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
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Suny At Albany
Albany, NY
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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 · 30 schools evaluated.

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