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2026 Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools

There are 8 schools that offer a degree in Applied Mathematics mostly online. The most popular online schools, by student demand, are below:

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which Applied Mathematics program is right for you. You’re no longer limited to schools in your local area, since online programs are becoming more prevalent.

To help you arm yourself with the information you need to make your decision, Course Advisor has developed this Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools ranking. This report analyzed 8 schools in the United States to see which mostly-online Applied Mathematics programs were the most popular. To create this ranking we looked at how many students graduated from schools with mostly-online programs.

Check out the online Applied Mathematics programs at these schools if you want to attend one of the most popular in the United States.

Our 2026 rankings named American Public University System the most popular online school in the U.S. for Applied Mathematics majors. American Public University System is a private for-profit school located in Charles Town, WV. About 100% of degrees in Applied Mathematics here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 41 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. About 27% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $57,877. Full Applied Mathematics at American Public University System Report

#2

Bentley University

Waltham, MA

Bentley University landed the #2 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools ranking. Located in Waltham, MA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 38 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Women make up 29% of the Applied Mathematics students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $71,978. Read More…

#3

Liberty University

Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University comes in at #3 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Applied Mathematics majors. Located in Lynchburg, VA, this is a private nonprofit institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 32 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Women make up 34% of the Applied Mathematics students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $44,414. Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Liberty University

University of Illinois Springfield comes in at #4 on our 2026 list of the most popular online colleges for Applied Mathematics majors. Located in Springfield, IL, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Applied Mathematics here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 17 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. About 24% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $45,024. Read More…

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania landed the #5 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools ranking. Located in Slippery Rock, PA, this is a public institution. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 12 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. About 42% of the students earning this degree here are women. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $42,776. Full Applied Mathematics at Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Report

Northern State University landed the #6 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools ranking. Located in Aberdeen, SD, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Applied Mathematics here are earned online. This school awarded 10 degrees in Applied Mathematics in the most recent reporting year. Women make up 60% of the Applied Mathematics students at the school. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $42,847. Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Northern State University

Thomas Edison State University landed the #7 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools ranking. Thomas Edison State University is a public school located in Trenton, NJ. Roughly 100% of this program’s degrees are awarded to online students. During the most recent year for which we have data, 10 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. About 30% of the students earning this degree here are women. The median salary of the school’s graduates early in their careers is $72,369. Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Thomas Edison State University

Pennsylvania Western University landed the #8 spot in the 2026 edition of our Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools ranking. Located in California, PA, this is a public institution. About 100% of degrees in Applied Mathematics here are earned online. During the most recent year for which we have data, 5 people earned their degree in Applied Mathematics from this school. Women make up 40% of the Applied Mathematics students at the school. Early-career graduates of the school earn a median salary of $45,005. Read full report on Applied Mathematics at Pennsylvania Western University

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More Applied Mathematics Rankings

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we’ve developed a number of rankings, including this Most Popular Online Applied Mathematics Schools list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Applied Mathematics Concentrations

Major Annual Graduates
Financial Mathematics 5,335
General Applied Mathematics 4,209
Computational & Applied Mathematics 824
Computational Mathematics 397
Other Applied Mathematics 221
Mathematical Biology 16
Related Major Annual Graduates
Mathematics 25,518
Statistics 9,603
Other Statistics 575
Applied Statistics 572

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*The average salary above is for the top 8 schools only.

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