Mathematics & Computer Science 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 29 schools to build this 2027 ranking of the best mathematics & computer science schools.
Choosing a Great Mathematics & Computer Science School
The school you choose for mathematics & computer science can shape your career. To help, we created our Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools rankings. Our overall ranking combines our degree-level rankings, weighted by degrees awarded at each level.
To find the best fit, you can narrow this list to a specific degree level below.
Mathematics & Computer Science Rankings by Degree Level
We offer several rankings, including this Best Mathematics & Computer Science Schools list, to help you decide. Want schools in a particular part of the country? Narrow the list by region or state.
To further help you make the college decision, we have developed a unique tool called College Combat that lets you compare schools on the factors that matter most to you.
Best Schools for Mathematics & Computer Science in the United States
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 & computer science degrees they offer, see the list below.
No school ranked higher than Duke University this year for mathematics & computer science. Located in the city of Durham, Duke University is a large private not-for-profit university. Duke University graduates 97% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Duke University generally make around $83,388. Duke University graduates carry a median of $13,296 in student loans.
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Harvey Mudd College is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & computer science, ranking #2. Located in the suburb of Claremont, Harvey Mudd College is a small private not-for-profit university. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 54 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Harvey Mudd College in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $166,573 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,000.
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Emory University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & computer science, ranking #3. Located in the city of Atlanta, Emory University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Emory University awarded about 16 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from Emory University earn around $67,840 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete this degree.
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Yale University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics & computer science, landing the #4 spot this year. Yale University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New Haven. About 96% of students finish within six years. Yale University awarded about 20 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Yale University earn a median of $74,578 early in their careers. Yale University graduates carry a median of $14,357 in student loans.
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Illinois Institute Of Technology is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in mathematics & computer science, ranking #5. Located in the city of Chicago, Illinois Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 99 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at Illinois Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $71,315 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,774.
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Bowdoin College came in at #6 for mathematics & computer science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Brunswick. About 95% of students finish within six years. About 11 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at Bowdoin College in the most recent year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Bowdoin College earn a median of $58,938 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,658 to complete this degree.
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Massachusetts Institute Of Technology placed #7 among the best mathematics & computer science schools. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 29 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at Massachusetts Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Massachusetts Institute Of Technology earn a median of $126,153 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $13,516.
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University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #8 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Set in the city of Champaign, University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a very large public institution. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign graduates 85% of students within six years. About 101 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign in the most recent year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign earn a median of $109,843 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,350 to complete this degree.
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Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #9 for mathematics & computer science this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. There were roughly 25 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $86,770 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete this degree.
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The University Of Texas At Arlington landed the #10 spot for mathematics & computer science this year. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a very large public school located in the city of Arlington. The six-year graduation rate is 54%. About 176 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at The University Of Texas At Arlington in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from The University Of Texas At Arlington earn around $55,304 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $21,632 to complete this degree.
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Wellesley College landed the #11 spot for mathematics & computer science this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Wellesley. Wellesley College graduates 92% of students within six years. Wellesley College awarded about 20 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from Wellesley College earn around $48,902 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $11,075 to complete this degree.
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University Of California San Diego ranked #12 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Set in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of California San Diego awarded about 454 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $89,651 in their early career. University Of California San Diego graduates carry a median of $18,887 in student loans.
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Santa Clara University ranked #13 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. About 119 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at Santa Clara University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics & computer science degree recipients from Santa Clara University generally make around $91,851. Typical student debt for the program is $21,500.
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Washington University In St Louis placed #14 among the best mathematics & computer science schools. Washington University In St Louis is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of St. Louis. About 94% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 51 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Washington University In St Louis in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $68,303 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,553 to complete this degree.
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Lewis And Clark College came in at #15 for mathematics & computer science this year. Lewis And Clark College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. About 75% of students finish within six years. Lewis And Clark College awarded about 12 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Lewis And Clark College earn a median of $43,381 early in their careers. Lewis And Clark College graduates carry a median of $23,301 in student loans.
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University Of California Irvine came in at #16 for mathematics & computer science this year. University Of California Irvine is a very large public school located in the city of Irvine. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. University Of California Irvine awarded about 49 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $50,958 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,539.
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University Of Nebraska At Omaha placed #17 among the best mathematics & computer science schools. Set in the city of Omaha, University Of Nebraska At Omaha is a large public institution. About 49% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 35 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nebraska At Omaha in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics & computer science program make about $48,906 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,783.
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University Of Illinois At Springfield earned the #18 position for mathematics & computer science this year. Set in the city of Springfield, University Of Illinois At Springfield is a moderately-sized public institution. University Of Illinois At Springfield graduates 52% of students within six years. University Of Illinois At Springfield awarded about 27 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of University Of Illinois At Springfield earn a median of $53,344 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,925 to complete this degree.
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Western Michigan University earned the #19 position for mathematics & computer science this year. This large public university is located in the city of Kalamazoo. The six-year graduation rate is 58%. Western Michigan University awarded about 33 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Western Michigan University earn a median of $48,966 early in their careers. Western Michigan University graduates carry a median of $27,981 in student loans.
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Western Washington University earned the #20 position for mathematics & computer science this year. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a large public university. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. Western Washington University awarded about 15 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from Western Washington University earn around $41,118 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $20,361 to complete this degree.
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Pepperdine University ranked #21 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Malibu. Roughly 83% of students complete a degree within six years here. Pepperdine University awarded about 22 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from Pepperdine University earn around $57,582 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,645 to complete this degree.
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Temple University ranked #22 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Temple University is a very large public school located in the city of Philadelphia. About 75% of students finish within six years. Temple University awarded about 10 mathematics & computer science degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from Temple University earn around $86,109 in the first couple years of their career. Temple University graduates carry a median of $28,185 in student loans.
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University Of Utah ranked #23 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Salt Lake City. Roughly 65% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 26 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at University Of Utah in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of $60,527 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,798 to complete this degree.
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University Of Illinois At Chicago ranked #24 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Located in the city of Chicago, University Of Illinois At Chicago is a very large public university. About 62% of students finish within six years. About 50 mathematics & computer science degrees were awarded at University Of Illinois At Chicago in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics & computer science degree from University Of Illinois At Chicago earn around $44,143 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,750.
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Virginia Wesleyan College ranked #25 on our 2027 list of the best mathematics & computer science schools. Virginia Wesleyan College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Virginia Beach. Roughly 42% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 10 mathematics & computer science students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Wesleyan College in the most recent data year. Mathematics & Computer Science graduates of Virginia Wesleyan College earn a median of $45,517 early in their careers. Virginia Wesleyan College graduates carry a median of $27,925 in student loans.
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Rest of the Top 29 Mathematics & Computer Science Schools
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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 · 29 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).
