2026 Best Mathematics Schools
Looking for the best Mathematics programs programs in the United States? This list ranks 1490 institutions by overall quality and student outcomes, using our 2026 methodology. Our scores reflect 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 build this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Mathematics Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 ranking of the best Mathematics programs schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Cambridge, MA. Massachusetts Institute Of Technology graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,396. Typical Mathematics student debt is $10,003. Read the full report on Massachusetts Institute Of Technology
The strong Mathematics programs at Brown University earned it the #2 place in the United States. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $71,312. Typical Mathematics student debt is $13,025. Get the full Brown University report
A rank of #3 makes University Of Chicago one of the top choices in the United States. University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit school based in Chicago, IL. University Of Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $69,324 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $12,000 in student loans. More on University Of Chicago
A rank of #4 makes Cornell University one of the top choices in the United States. Based in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $69,314. Typical Mathematics student debt is $14,146. Get the full Cornell University report
A rank of #5 makes Vanderbilt University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Nashville, TN. About 94% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,498. Graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
Dartmouth College placed #6 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit school based in Hanover, NH. Dartmouth College graduates 96% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. Typical Mathematics student debt is $11,617. Get the full Dartmouth College report
University Of Notre Dame placed #7 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Students from in state pay about $65,025 in tuition and fees. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,000. Read the full report on University Of Notre Dame
Johns Hopkins University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Located in Baltimore, MD, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,730. Typical Mathematics student debt is $10,859. Get the full Johns Hopkins University report
Northwestern University did well this year, earning the #9 position. Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit school based in Evanston, IL. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Students from in state pay about $68,322 in tuition and fees. The median Mathematics program debt is $12,418. More on Northwestern University
Carnegie Mellon University did well this year, earning the #10 position. Located 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 average $65,636. Typical Mathematics student debt is $23,529. Get the full Carnegie Mellon University report
Amherst College landed the #11 spot in the United States this year. Based in Amherst, MA, Amherst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Amherst College graduates 94% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,480. Graduates carry a median of $14,745 in student loans. More on Amherst College
College Of William And Mary landed the #12 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Williamsburg, VA. College Of William And Mary posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. Students from in state pay about $25,734 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $51,038. Typical Mathematics student debt is $20,750. Read more about College Of William And Mary
Harvard University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. Harvard University posts a six-year graduation rate of 98%. Students from in state pay about $61,676 in tuition and fees. Graduates carry a median of $16,616 in student loans. Read more about Harvard University
Southern Methodist University came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school based in Dallas, TX. Southern Methodist University posts a six-year graduation rate of 84%. Students from in state pay about $67,040 in tuition and fees. The median Mathematics program debt is $21,000. See the full Southern Methodist University profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor did well this year, earning the #15 position. Located in Ann Arbor, MI, University Of Michigan Ann Arbor is a public institution. About 93% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, compared with $63,081 for out-of-state students. The median Mathematics program debt is $21,589. Get the full University Of Michigan Ann Arbor report
Williams College came in at #16 in this year's ranking. This private not-for-profit school is set in Williamstown, MA. Williams College posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $68,560 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $13,807 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read the full report on Williams College
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #17 in this year's ranking. Set in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,078. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Mathematics students take on a median of $24,250 in debt. More on Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Swarthmore College placed #18 among Mathematics schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Swarthmore, PA. Swarthmore College posts a six-year graduation rate of 92%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,494. Swarthmore College Mathematics students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. More on Swarthmore College
Georgetown University came in at #19 in this year's ranking. Set in Washington, DC, Georgetown University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 95% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $68,089. Georgetown University Mathematics students take on a median of $17,500 in debt. Get the full Georgetown University report
Michigan Technological University placed #20 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. Michigan Technological University posts a six-year graduation rate of 68%. In-state tuition and fees run about $20,532, with out-of-state students paying around $44,807. Graduates carry a median of $23,250 in student loans. Read the full report on Michigan Technological University
Washington University In St Louis placed #21 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Washington University In St Louis is a private not-for-profit school based in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Students from in state pay about $65,790 in tuition and fees. Washington University In St Louis Mathematics students take on a median of $18,700 in debt. More on Washington University In St Louis
Macalester College placed #22 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Macalester College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Paul, MN. Macalester College posts a six-year graduation rate of 87%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $68,104. Typical Mathematics student debt is $22,483. Read the full report on Macalester College
Vassar College ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Set in Poughkeepsie, NY, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. Vassar College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $71,030. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,000. Read the full report on Vassar College
Hamilton College landed the #24 spot in the United States this year. Located in Clinton, NY, Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. Students from in state pay about $68,960 in tuition and fees. The median Mathematics program debt is $16,275. More on Hamilton College
University Of Virginia Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. This public school is set in Charlottesville, VA. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $23,118, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. University Of Virginia Main Campus Mathematics students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report
Rest of the Top 50 Best Mathematics Schools in the United States
Not far behind, these schools also made the top of the list:
Drexel University did well this year, earning the #26 position. Drexel University is a private not-for-profit school based in Philadelphia, PA. Roughly 78% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $62,412. Drexel University Mathematics students take on a median of $30,899 in debt. Read the full report on Drexel University
University Of Wisconsin Madison placed #27 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, while out-of-state students pay about $42,103. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full University Of Wisconsin Madison profile
Boston College ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Chestnut Hill, MA. Boston College posts a six-year graduation rate of 91%. In-state tuition and fees run about $70,702. Graduates carry a median of $18,025 in student loans. See the full Boston College profile
The College Of New Jersey did well this year, earning the #29 position. This public school is set in Ewing, NJ. The College Of New Jersey posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Students from in state pay about $19,632 in tuition and fees, compared with $25,752 for out-of-state students. The median Mathematics program debt is $26,000. Read the full report on The College Of New Jersey
Northeastern University came in at #30 in this year's ranking. Based in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 90%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $66,162. Typical Mathematics student debt is $21,750. Read more about Northeastern University
Emory University landed the #31 spot in the United States this year. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school based in Atlanta, GA. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $64,280. The median Mathematics program debt is $19,431. More on Emory University
Columbia University In The City Of New York came in at #32 in this year's ranking. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school based in New York, NY. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $70,517. Graduates carry a median of $23,258 in student loans. More on Columbia University In The City Of New York
Carleton College landed the #33 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Northfield, MN. About 90% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $68,892 in tuition and fees. The median Mathematics program debt is $11,000. See the full Carleton College profile
Villanova University did well this year, earning the #34 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. Roughly 92% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,776. Students borrow a median of $25,454 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read the full report on Villanova University
The University Of Texas At Austin placed #35 among Mathematics schools in the United States. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school based in Austin, TX. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. The University Of Texas At Austin Mathematics students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read the full report on The University Of Texas At Austin
St Olaf College came in at #36 in this year's ranking. Set in Northfield, MN, St Olaf College is a private not-for-profit institution. St Olaf College graduates 84% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $59,760. Typical Mathematics student debt is $23,000. See the full St Olaf College profile
New York University came in at #37 in this year's ranking. Based in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. New York University posts a six-year graduation rate of 88%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,796. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,500. Get the full New York University report
University Of Nebraska Lincoln ranked #38 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. This public school is set in Lincoln, NE. The six-year graduation rate is 67%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. University Of Nebraska Lincoln Mathematics students take on a median of $19,261 in debt. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #39 spot in the United States this year. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,948, with out-of-state students paying around $37,764. The median Mathematics program debt is $23,250. More on Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University
University Of Maryland College Park did well this year, earning the #40 position. Based in College Park, MD, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. University Of Maryland College Park posts a six-year graduation rate of 89%. In-state tuition and fees average $11,809, while out-of-state students pay about $41,186. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full University Of Maryland College Park profile
Spelman College did well this year, earning the #41 position. Located in Atlanta, GA, Spelman College is a private not-for-profit institution. Spelman College posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $31,556. Students borrow a median of $26,397 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read more about Spelman College
Gustavus Adolphus College came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Gustavus Adolphus College is a private not-for-profit school based in Saint Peter, MN. About 77% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $56,076. Gustavus Adolphus College Mathematics students take on a median of $26,197 in debt. Get the full Gustavus Adolphus College report
University Of California Los Angeles ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Located in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $14,233 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Students borrow a median of $14,920 to complete their Mathematics program here. Get the full University Of California Los Angeles report
St Marys College Of Maryland did well this year, earning the #44 position. This public school is set in St. Mary's City, MD. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. In-state tuition and fees average $15,298, compared with $31,374 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $22,655 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read more about St Marys College Of Maryland
Dickinson College landed the #45 spot in the United States this year. This private not-for-profit school is set in Carlisle, PA. Dickinson College graduates 80% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $65,650. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,014. Read the full report on Dickinson College
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill ranked #46 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Based in Chapel Hill, NC, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. Typical Mathematics student debt is $14,500. More on University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
University Of Rochester came in at #47 in this year's ranking. Based in Rochester, NY, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. University Of Rochester Mathematics students take on a median of $22,500 in debt. Read the full report on University Of Rochester
Duquesne University did well this year, earning the #48 position. Duquesne University is a private not-for-profit school based in Pittsburgh, PA. Roughly 77% of students complete a degree within six years here. Students from in state pay about $48,986 in tuition and fees. Typical Mathematics student debt is $26,940. Read the full report on Duquesne University
James Madison University did well this year, earning the #49 position. Based in Harrisonburg, VA, James Madison University is a public institution. About 80% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $13,966, with out-of-state students paying around $31,312. Graduates carry a median of $20,876 in student loans. Read more about James Madison University
New Jersey Institute Of Technology did well this year, earning the #50 position. Based in Newark, NJ, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. New Jersey Institute Of Technology posts a six-year graduation rate of 73%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $19,974, while out-of-state students pay about $37,664. New Jersey Institute Of Technology Mathematics students take on a median of $26,190 in debt. Read the full report on New Jersey Institute Of Technology
Best Mathematics Schools by Degree Level
Compare rankings by degree level:
- Best Mathematics Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Mathematics Undergraduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Mathematics Associate’s Degree Schools
- Best Mathematics Bachelor’s Degree Schools
- Best Mathematics Graduate Certificate Degree Schools
- Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools
- Best Mathematics Doctoral Degree Schools
Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Rankings consider 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 1490 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).
Course Advisor provides higher-education, college and university, degree, program, career, salary, and other helpful information to students, faculty, institutions, and other internet audiences. Presented information and data are subject to change. Inclusion on this website does not imply or represent a direct relationship with the company, school, or brand. Information, though believed correct at time of publication, may not be correct, and no warranty is provided. Contact the schools to verify any information before relying on it. Financial aid may be available for those who qualify. The displayed options may include sponsored or recommended results, not necessarily based on your preferences.
© Course Advisor – All Rights Reserved.