2026 Best Applied Mathematics Doctoral Degree Schools
Looking for the best Applied Mathematics doctoral degree programs in the United States? This list ranks 417 colleges by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. The rankings below weigh factors such as graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and admissions selectivity.
To arm you with the information you need, Course Advisor reviewed schools to compile this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Applied Mathematics Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
Here are the top-ranked schools:
Brown University tops our 2026 ranking of the best Applied Mathematics doctoral degree schools in the United States. Set in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Brown University posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,312. Graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. More on Brown University
Out of the 417 schools in the United States in this year's ranking, Cornell University landed the #2 spot. Set in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $69,314 in tuition and fees. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $15,005. Read more about Cornell University
A rank of #3 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top choices in the United States. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school based in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. More on Johns Hopkins University
Carnegie Mellon University came in at #4 on this year's Applied Mathematics ranking in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Graduates carry a median of $23,529 in student loans. Read more about Carnegie Mellon University
Harvard University came in at #5 on this year's Applied Mathematics ranking in the United States. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University graduates 98% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Harvard University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. Read more about Harvard University
Northwestern University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. Set in Evanston, IL, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northwestern University posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,322. Northwestern University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $16,616 in debt. See the full Northwestern University profile
Southern Methodist University came in at #7 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Dallas, TX. Southern Methodist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,040. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $20,712. Read more about Southern Methodist University
Michigan Technological University landed the #8 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Houghton, MI. About 68% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Michigan Technological University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $25,800 in debt. See the full Michigan Technological University profile
New York University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Read the full report on New York University
University Of California Berkeley did well this year, earning the #10 position. Set in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. University Of California Berkeley graduates 93% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $15,377, compared with $47,265 for out-of-state students. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $14,598. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
Colorado School Of Mines landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Located in Golden, CO, Colorado School Of Mines is a public institution. About 82% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $21,914, while out-of-state students pay about $45,824. Students borrow a median of $21,500 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. See the full Colorado School Of Mines profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Based in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor graduates 93% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $18,848 in tuition and fees, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $19,137. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. Located in Austin, TX, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,688, compared with $44,908 for out-of-state students. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $21,275. Read more about The University Of Texas At Austin
University Of Maryland College Park came in at #14 in this year's ranking. University Of Maryland College Park is a public school based in College Park, MD. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $11,809 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $41,186. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $20,836. More on University Of Maryland College Park
University Of Washington Seattle Campus came in at #15 in this year's ranking. Set in Seattle, WA, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $12,973, while out-of-state students pay about $43,209. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $16,481. Get the full University Of Washington Seattle Campus report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. Located in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $8,799, compared with $32,847 for out-of-state students. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $21,976. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
University Of Southern California ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit school based in Los Angeles, CA. University Of Southern California posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $71,647. Students borrow a median of $12,251 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Get the full University Of Southern California report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign came in at #18 in this year's ranking. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,267, while out-of-state students pay about $40,096. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $20,778. More on University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign
Iowa State University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Iowa State University is a public school based in Ames, IA. Iowa State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 75%. Students from in state pay about $10,787 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $23,495. Get the full Iowa State University report
University Of Iowa came in at #20 in this year's ranking. University Of Iowa is a public school based in Iowa City, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 75%. In-state tuition and fees run about $11,283, compared with $33,371 for out-of-state students. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $24,463. Get the full University Of Iowa report
Columbia University In The City Of New York ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Columbia University In The City Of New York graduates 96% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $70,517. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $23,258. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Michigan State University placed #22 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. This public school is set in East Lansing, MI. Michigan State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 81%. In-state tuition and fees average $18,079, with out-of-state students paying around $44,850. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $25,213. See the full Michigan State University profile
University Of Colorado Denver came in at #23 in this year's ranking. University Of Colorado Denver is a public school based in Denver, CO. University Of Colorado Denver posts a six-year graduation rate of 46%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,383, compared with $29,391 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $26,582 in student loans. More on University Of Colorado Denver
University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #24 in this year's ranking. Set in Boulder, CO, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. About 74% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $15,214, while out-of-state students pay about $42,970. Graduates carry a median of $20,373 in student loans. See the full University Of Colorado Boulder profile
University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. Based in Baltimore, MD, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. About 69% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,256 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,225. Graduates carry a median of $21,331 in student loans. Read the full report on University Of Maryland Baltimore County
Rest of the Top 50 Best Applied Mathematics Doctoral Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
University Of Arizona did well this year, earning the #26 position. This public school is set in Tucson, AZ. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $13,573, compared with $39,903 for out-of-state students. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $21,861. See the full University Of Arizona profile
Boston University placed #27 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Boston, MA, Boston University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,102. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $25,232. Get the full Boston University report
South Dakota State University did well this year, earning the #28 position. This public school is set in Brookings, SD. The six-year graduation rate is 62%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $9,299, while out-of-state students pay about $12,809. Students borrow a median of $24,989 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. See the full South Dakota State University profile
University Of Missouri St Louis came in at #29 in this year's ranking. University Of Missouri St Louis is a public school based in Saint Louis, MO. The six-year graduation rate is 57%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,120, compared with $37,620 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $25,943 in student loans. Get the full University Of Missouri St Louis report
University Of California Irvine did well this year, earning the #30 position. University Of California Irvine is a public school based in Irvine, CA. University Of California Irvine posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $14,752, with out-of-state students paying around $46,640. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $16,539. See the full University Of California Irvine profile
Washington State University placed #31 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Pullman, WA. Washington State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 60%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $13,391, while out-of-state students pay about $29,950. Graduates carry a median of $17,675 in student loans. Read the full report on Washington State University
Oakland University placed #32 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. This public school is set in Rochester Hills, MI. Oakland University graduates 58% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $17,167 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $24,735. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $25,972. Read the full report on Oakland University
Kent State University At Kent landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. Set in Kent, OH, Kent State University At Kent is a public institution. Kent State University At Kent posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Students from in state pay about $12,220 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $21,575. Graduates carry a median of $25,174 in student loans. Read the full report on Kent State University At Kent
Arizona State University landed the #34 spot in the United States this year. Set in Tempe, AZ, Arizona State University is a public institution. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $12,223 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $33,139. Graduates carry a median of $17,681 in student loans. See the full Arizona State University profile
Middle Tennessee State University ranked #35 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. This public school is set in Murfreesboro, TN. About 54% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $10,266 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $31,574. Middle Tennessee State University Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $22,754 in debt. Get the full Middle Tennessee State University report
University Of California Davis ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. University Of California Davis is a public school based in Davis, CA. About 86% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,804, compared with $47,692 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $14,750 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Get the full University Of California Davis report
Old Dominion University landed the #37 spot in the United States this year. Old Dominion University is a public school based in Norfolk, VA. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,750 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $33,780. Graduates carry a median of $26,001 in student loans. See the full Old Dominion University profile
University Of North Carolina At Charlotte did well this year, earning the #38 position. This public school is set in Charlotte, NC. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. Students from in state pay about $7,239 in tuition and fees, compared with $22,492 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Charlotte Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $24,673 in debt. Read the full report on University Of North Carolina At Charlotte
University Of Alabama At Birmingham placed #39 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Birmingham, AL, University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 64%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $9,098, with out-of-state students paying around $22,562. Typical Applied Mathematics student debt is $26,162. More on University Of Alabama At Birmingham
Stony Brook University placed #40 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Stony Brook, NY, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Roughly 76% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $10,931, with out-of-state students paying around $32,741. Graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Read more about Stony Brook University
University Of Louisville ranked #41 on our 2026 list of the best Applied Mathematics schools. Based in Louisville, KY, University Of Louisville is a public institution. University Of Louisville graduates 61% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,136 in tuition and fees, compared with $29,482 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $21,910 to complete their Applied Mathematics program here. Read more about University Of Louisville
University Of New Hampshire Main Campus placed #42 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Durham, NH, University Of New Hampshire Main Campus is a public institution. University Of New Hampshire Main Campus graduates 76% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,202, while out-of-state students pay about $39,852. The median Applied Mathematics program debt is $26,368. More on University Of New Hampshire Main Campus
University Of Oregon came in at #43 in this year's ranking. University Of Oregon is a public school based in Eugene, OR. University Of Oregon graduates 72% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,320, while out-of-state students pay about $42,516. University Of Oregon Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $22,034 in debt. Get the full University Of Oregon report
University Of California Merced placed #44 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Merced, CA, University Of California Merced is a public institution. University Of California Merced posts a six-year graduation rate of 69%. In-state tuition and fees run about $14,653, while out-of-state students pay about $46,541. University Of California Merced Applied Mathematics students take on a median of $16,497 in debt. Read more about University Of California Merced
Marquette University came in at #45 in this year's ranking. See the full Marquette University profile
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus landed the #46 spot in the United States this year. Read the full report on University Of Cincinnati Main Campus
Bentley University came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Read the full report on Bentley University
Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus came in at #48 in this year's ranking. See the full Eastern New Mexico University Main Campus profile
Loyola University Baltimore landed the #49 spot in the United States this year. More on Loyola University Baltimore
Rice University
Rice University placed #50 among Applied Mathematics schools in the United States. More on Rice University
Related Applied Mathematics Rankings
See rankings for other degree levels:
- Best Applied Mathematics Schools (All Levels)
- Best Applied Mathematics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Applied Mathematics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Applied Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Applied Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Applied Mathematics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Applied Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and admissions data drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: Dms College Quality · Scope: Nation. *Averages shown above reflect the top 417 ranked schools only.
References
- Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) — National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education (core institutional data).
- College Scorecard — U.S. Department of Education (graduate earnings and outcomes data).
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