2027 Best Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region
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.
College Factual analyzed 79 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mathematics schools.
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Best Schools for Mathematics in the Southeast Region
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Top Schools in Mathematics
Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in mathematics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Nashville. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 55 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Vanderbilt University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Vanderbilt University earn a median of $103,812 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $10,000.
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Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 97% of students finish within six years. Duke University awarded about 51 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Duke University earn around $121,088 in the first couple years of their career. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,000 in student loans.
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A rank of #3 makes Wake Forest University one of the top schools for mathematics. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Winston-Salem. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. There were roughly 38 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Wake Forest University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Wake Forest University earn a median of $67,369 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,577 to complete this degree.
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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #4 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics schools. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public school located in the city of Chapel Hill. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 97 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of $53,402 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $14,500.
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Tulane University Of Louisiana is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics, ranking #5. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New Orleans. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. About 57 mathematics degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of $55,916 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $14,957 to complete this degree.
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University Of Richmond earned the #6 position for mathematics this year. University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of University of Richmond. About 85% of students finish within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 16 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, 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.
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Davidson College landed the #7 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 18 mathematics degrees were awarded at Davidson College in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Davidson College earn around $41,505 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,906.
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College Of William And Mary placed #8 among the best mathematics schools. College Of William And Mary is a large public school located in the suburb of Williamsburg. College Of William And Mary graduates 89% of students within six years. There were roughly 35 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at College Of William And Mary in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from College Of William And Mary generally make around $60,494. Typical student debt for the program is $20,750.
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University Of Virginia Main Campus landed the #9 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. There were roughly 65 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Virginia Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $60,784 in their early career. University Of Virginia Main Campus graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans.
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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus placed #10 among the best mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Atlanta. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 118 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus earn a median of $83,560 early in their careers. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus graduates carry a median of $24,323 in student loans.
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Furman University earned the #11 position for mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Greenville. Furman University graduates 79% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $36,520 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764.
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Samford University placed #12 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Birmingham, Samford University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Samford University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Samford University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Samford University earn around $64,132 in the first couple years of their career. Samford University graduates carry a median of $21,039 in student loans.
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University Of Florida came in at #13 for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Gainesville, University Of Florida is a very large public university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Florida awarded about 113 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $46,036 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,675.
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Wofford College earned the #14 position for mathematics this year. Wofford College is a small private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spartanburg. About 84% of students finish within six years. Wofford College awarded about 11 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Wofford College generally make around $41,052. Students borrow a median of $24,643 to complete this degree.
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University Of Alabama At Huntsville landed the #15 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 29 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn a median of $62,903 early in their careers. University Of Alabama At Huntsville graduates carry a median of $24,797 in student loans.
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University Of Central Florida earned the #16 position for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 48 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Central Florida earn a median of $51,315 early in their careers. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $11,692 in student loans.
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North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #17 for mathematics this year. North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a very large public school located in the city of Raleigh. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 72 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at North Carolina State University At Raleigh in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $43,585 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $21,256.
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University Of Mississippi Main Campus earned the #18 position for mathematics this year. Set in the town of University, University Of Mississippi Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 72% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 22 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Mississippi Main Campus in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $50,876 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $22,444 to complete this degree.
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Clemson University earned the #19 position for mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. Clemson University awarded about 85 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Clemson University generally make around $47,529. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500.
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James Madison University earned the #20 position for mathematics this year. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a very large public university. Roughly 80% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 22 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from James Madison University generally make around $58,810. James Madison University graduates carry a median of $20,876 in student loans.
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Christopher Newport University earned the #21 position for mathematics this year. Christopher Newport University is a mid-sized public school located in the city of Newport News. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 17 mathematics degrees were awarded at Christopher Newport University in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median of $41,656 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $25,094.
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Florida International University came in at #22 for mathematics this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. About 74% of students finish within six years. Florida International University awarded about 38 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $49,507 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,349 to complete this degree.
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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University came in at #23 for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates 86% of students within six years. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University awarded about 92 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $55,731 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,250 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga earned the #24 position for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the city of Chattanooga. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 23 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at The University Of Tennessee At Chattanooga in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $50,000 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,324 to complete this degree.
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University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #25 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Columbia, University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public institution. About 79% of students finish within six years. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 41 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $49,949 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,700 to complete this degree.
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Notes and References
The ranking above is published 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.
- 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.