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2023 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

11 Colleges
$49,737 Avg Salary
$26,733 Avg Student Debt

Finding the Best Applied Mathematics School for You

With 696 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, applied mathematics is the #64 most popular major in Pennsylvania.

It's not easy to decide which program to enroll in when you have so many options available. As online education oppotunities continue to grow, you're not restricted to just schools in your local area anymore. Even some of the 'big name' schools are offering online courses. Also, there are a number of trade schools with offerings that you might find attractive.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Our analysis looked at 11 schools in Pennsylvania to see which programs offered the best educational experiences for students.

View our full ranking methodology.

2023 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

Check out the applied math programs at these schools if you want to get the best education that money can buy.

Top 10 Best Applied Mathematics Schools

#1

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Our analysis found Carnegie Mellon University to be the best school for applied mathematics students who want to pursue a degree in Pennsylvania. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon is a private not-for-profit college with a large student population.

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#2

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA

You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Duquesne University. It ranked #2 on our 2023 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, Duquesne is a private not-for-profit school with a moderately-sized student population.

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#3

Villanova University

Villanova, PA

Out of the 11 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, Villanova University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Villanova is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Villanova.

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Out of the 11 schools in Pennsylvania that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus landed the # 4 spot on the list. Pitt is a fairly large public school located in the city of Pittsburgh.

After completing their degree, applied math graduates from Pitt carry an average student debtload of $26,689.

Full Applied Mathematics at University of Pittsburgh - Pittsburgh Campus Report

You’ll join some of the best and brightest minds around you if you attend West Chester University of Pennsylvania. The school came in at #5 on this year’s Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania list. Located in the suburb of West Chester, WCUPA is a public school with a fairly large student population.

Full Applied Mathematics at West Chester University of Pennsylvania Report

University of Pittsburgh - Greensburg ranked #6 on this year’s Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania list. Pitt Greensburg is a small public school located in the suburb of Greensburg.

Applied Math majors at Pitt Greensburg take out an average of $26,689 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#7

Robert Morris University

Moon Township, PA

Robert Morris University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for applied mathematics students. It came in at #7 on the list. RMU is a small private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Moon Township.

Applied Math majors at RMU take out an average of $26,863 in student loans while working on their egree.

Full Applied Mathematics at Robert Morris University Report

University of Pittsburgh - Bradford did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for applied mathematics students. It came in at #8 on the list. Pitt Bradford is a small public school located in the town of Bradford.

Applied Math majors at Pitt Bradford take out an average of $26,689 in student loans while working on their egree.

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#9

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

Temple University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for applied mathematics students. It came in at #9 on the list. Located in the large city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public college with a fairly large student population.

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Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best schools for applied mathematics students. It came in at #10 on the list. SRU is a medium-sized public school located in the distant town of Slippery Rock.

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Best Applied Mathematics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Applied Mathematics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 1,486
Maryland 230
New Jersey 283
District of Columbia 113
Delaware 12

One of 4 majors within the area of study, applied mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 30,202
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 11 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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 the rest 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).
  • Credit for the banner image above goes to Steven G. Johnson.

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