2026 Best Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

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

College Factual analyzed 7 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools.

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• Best Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

Best Schools for Mathematics in Rhode Island

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall mathematics education in Rhode Island.

Top Schools in Mathematics

1

Brown University
Providence, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$62,820 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Brown University this year for mathematics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Providence. Brown University graduates 96% of students within six years. About 23 mathematics degrees were awarded at Brown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $62,820 in their early career. Brown University graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Brown University

2

University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$55,330 Median Starting Salary

University Of Rhode Island is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Kingston, University Of Rhode Island is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 72%. About 39 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $55,330 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,610. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Rhode Island

Notes and References

The ranking above is published by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 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 · 7 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.