2026 Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools
Looking for the best Mathematics master’s degree programs in the United States? We have ranked 1490 schools 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 help you make your decision, Course Advisor analyzed schools to produce this 2026 ranking, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). View our full ranking methodology.
Top 25 Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
Explore the leading schools below:
No school ranked higher than Brown University this year in the United States. Based in Providence, RI, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $71,312. Brown University Mathematics students take on a median of $13,025 in debt. Read more about Brown University
A rank of #2 makes University Of Chicago one of the top choices in the United States. Set in Chicago, IL, University Of Chicago is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Chicago posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. Students from in state pay about $69,324 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $12,000 to complete their Mathematics program here. Get the full University Of Chicago report
Cornell University came in at #3 on this year's Mathematics ranking in the United States. Located in Ithaca, NY, Cornell University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. In-state tuition and fees run about $69,314. Students borrow a median of $14,146 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read more about Cornell University
Dartmouth College came in at #4 on this year's Mathematics ranking in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Hanover, NH. Dartmouth College posts a six-year graduation rate of 96%. In-state tuition and fees average $68,019. The median Mathematics program debt is $11,617. Read more about Dartmouth College
A rank of #5 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the top choices in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Baltimore, MD. Johns Hopkins University posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,730. Typical Mathematics student debt is $10,859. Read more about Johns Hopkins University
Vanderbilt University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. Based in Nashville, TN, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,498. Graduates carry a median of $10,000 in student loans. See the full Vanderbilt University profile
University Of Notre Dame placed #7 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Notre Dame, IN, University Of Notre Dame is a private not-for-profit institution. University Of Notre Dame posts a six-year graduation rate of 95%. In-state tuition and fees average $65,025. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read more about University Of Notre Dame
Northwestern University did well this year, earning the #8 position. Located in Evanston, IL, Northwestern 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 $68,322. Typical Mathematics student debt is $12,418. Get the full Northwestern University report
Harvard University landed the #9 spot in the United States this year. Based in Cambridge, MA, Harvard University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 98% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $61,676. Typical Mathematics student debt is $16,616. Read more about Harvard University
Washington University In St Louis did well this year, earning the #10 position. This private not-for-profit school is set in St. Louis, MO. Washington University In St Louis posts a six-year graduation rate of 94%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $65,790. The median Mathematics program debt is $18,700. More on Washington University In St Louis
Michigan Technological University came in at #11 in this year's ranking. Located in Houghton, MI, Michigan Technological University is a public institution. About 68% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $20,532, compared with $44,807 for out-of-state students. Michigan Technological University Mathematics students take on a median of $23,250 in debt. Read more about Michigan Technological University
New York University came in at #12 in this year's ranking. Located in New York, NY, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. About 88% of students finish within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $62,796. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full New York University profile
Drexel University came in at #13 in this year's ranking. Set in Philadelphia, PA, Drexel University is a private not-for-profit institution. Drexel University posts a six-year graduation rate of 78%. In-state tuition and fees average $62,412. The median Mathematics program debt is $30,899. Read more about Drexel University
University Of Wisconsin Madison ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Set in Madison, WI, University Of Wisconsin Madison is a public institution. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $11,603, compared with $42,103 for out-of-state students. University Of Wisconsin Madison Mathematics students take on a median of $20,500 in debt. Read more about University Of Wisconsin Madison
University Of Virginia Main Campus did well this year, earning the #15 position. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public school based in Charlottesville, VA. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Students from in state pay about $23,118 in tuition and fees, compared with $61,591 for out-of-state students. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,500. Get the full University Of Virginia Main Campus report
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute did well this year, earning the #16 position. Based in Troy, NY, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. About 84% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $64,078. Typical Mathematics student debt is $24,250. Get the full Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute report
Carnegie Mellon University placed #17 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, Carnegie Mellon University is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. In-state tuition and fees run about $65,636. Typical Mathematics student debt is $23,529. See the full Carnegie Mellon University profile
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #18 spot in the United States this year. Set in Blacksburg, VA, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. About 86% of students finish within six years. Students from in state pay about $15,948 in tuition and fees, compared with $37,764 for out-of-state students. The median Mathematics program debt is $23,250. Get the full Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University report
California State University Long Beach came in at #19 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Long Beach, CA. California State University Long Beach graduates 69% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $7,374, while out-of-state students pay about $19,974. California State University Long Beach Mathematics students take on a median of $18,000 in debt. More on California State University Long Beach
University Of Nebraska Lincoln landed the #20 spot in the United States this year. Set in Lincoln, NE, University Of Nebraska Lincoln is a public institution. University Of Nebraska Lincoln posts a six-year graduation rate of 67%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,434, compared with $28,584 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,261 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full University Of Nebraska Lincoln profile
Emory University did well this year, earning the #21 position. Located in Atlanta, GA, Emory University is a private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 91% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $64,280. Students borrow a median of $19,431 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read the full report on Emory University
Northeastern University did well this year, earning the #22 position. Set in Boston, MA, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Northeastern University graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $66,162. The median Mathematics program debt is $21,750. More on Northeastern University
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #23 in this year's ranking. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of California Los Angeles is a public institution. Roughly 93% of students complete a degree within six years here. In-state tuition and fees average $14,233, while out-of-state students pay about $46,121. Graduates carry a median of $14,920 in student loans. More on University Of California Los Angeles
Illinois State University did well this year, earning the #24 position. Based in Normal, IL, Illinois State University is a public institution. Illinois State University posts a six-year graduation rate of 64%. Students from in state pay about $14,410 in tuition and fees, with out-of-state students paying around $26,058. Graduates carry a median of $20,309 in student loans. Read more about Illinois State University
Villanova University placed #25 among Mathematics schools in the United States. This private not-for-profit school is set in Villanova, PA. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,776. The median Mathematics program debt is $25,454. Read more about Villanova University
Rest of the Top 50 Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in the United States
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s ranking:
The University Of Texas At Austin landed the #26 spot in the United States this year. This public school is set in Austin, TX. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $11,688, while out-of-state students pay about $44,908. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. See the full The University Of Texas At Austin profile
University Of Michigan Ann Arbor ranked #27 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. This public school is set in Ann Arbor, MI. University Of Michigan Ann Arbor posts a six-year graduation rate of 93%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $18,848, with out-of-state students paying around $63,081. Students borrow a median of $21,589 to complete their Mathematics program here. More on University Of Michigan Ann Arbor
Clemson University ranked #28 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Set in Clemson, SC, Clemson University is a public institution. Roughly 87% of students complete a degree within six years here. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $15,554, while out-of-state students pay about $40,866. Students borrow a median of $22,500 to complete their Mathematics program here. Get the full Clemson University report
The University Of West Florida came in at #29 in this year's ranking. Based in Pensacola, FL, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. About 59% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $5,776, while out-of-state students pay about $18,658. Typical Mathematics student debt is $19,677. Get the full The University Of West Florida report
Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #30 among Mathematics schools in the United States. Located in New York, NY, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Columbia University In The City Of New York Mathematics students take on a median of $23,258 in debt. See the full Columbia University In The City Of New York profile
Worcester Polytechnic Institute did well this year, earning the #31 position. Located in Worcester, MA, Worcester Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Worcester Polytechnic Institute graduates 90% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $60,765. Worcester Polytechnic Institute Mathematics students take on a median of $19,500 in debt. Get the full Worcester Polytechnic Institute report
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #32 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Chapel Hill, NC. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees average $8,994, compared with $41,203 for out-of-state students. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill Mathematics students take on a median of $14,500 in debt. Get the full University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill report
University Of Northern Iowa did well this year, earning the #33 position. University Of Northern Iowa is a public school based in Cedar Falls, IA. The six-year graduation rate is 68%. Students from in state pay about $9,936 in tuition and fees, compared with $21,712 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $19,723 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read the full report on University Of Northern Iowa
George Washington University came in at #34 in this year's ranking. George Washington University is a private not-for-profit school based in Washington, DC. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. In-state tuition and fees run about $67,710. Students borrow a median of $22,910 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full George Washington University profile
Texas A And M University College Station did well this year, earning the #35 position. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school based in College Station, TX. Texas A And M University College Station graduates 84% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,995, while out-of-state students pay about $40,124. Students borrow a median of $18,223 to complete their Mathematics program here. Get the full Texas A And M University College Station report
University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign ranked #36 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign is a public school based in Champaign, IL. University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign posts a six-year graduation rate of 85%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,267, with out-of-state students paying around $40,096. The median Mathematics program debt is $20,847. See the full University Of Illinois At Urbana Champaign profile
Purdue University Main Campus ranked #37 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Purdue University Main Campus is a public school based in West Lafayette, IN. The six-year graduation rate is 83%. In-state tuition and fees run about $9,992, while out-of-state students pay about $28,794. The median Mathematics program debt is $18,820. More on Purdue University Main Campus
University Of Rochester came in at #38 in this year's ranking. University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit school based in Rochester, NY. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $67,080. Graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. See the full University Of Rochester profile
University Of Minnesota Twin Cities ranked #39 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Located in Minneapolis, MN, University Of Minnesota Twin Cities is a public institution. University Of Minnesota Twin Cities graduates 85% of students within six years. In-state tuition and fees run about $17,214, compared with $38,362 for out-of-state students. Graduates carry a median of $22,095 in student loans. Get the full University Of Minnesota Twin Cities report
University Of Washington Seattle Campus placed #40 among Mathematics schools in the United States. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school based in Seattle, WA. University Of Washington Seattle Campus graduates 85% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $12,973 in tuition and fees, compared with $43,209 for out-of-state students. Typical Mathematics student debt is $15,501. More on University Of Washington Seattle Campus
University Of California Berkeley landed the #41 spot in the United States this year. Located in Berkeley, CA, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 93%. In-state tuition and fees run about $15,377, while out-of-state students pay about $47,265. Graduates carry a median of $20,500 in student loans. Get the full University Of California Berkeley report
North Carolina State University At Raleigh came in at #42 in this year's ranking. Set in Raleigh, NC, North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a public institution. About 85% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $8,799, while out-of-state students pay about $32,847. North Carolina State University At Raleigh Mathematics students take on a median of $21,256 in debt. Read the full report on North Carolina State University At Raleigh
Michigan State University ranked #43 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. Set in East Lansing, MI, Michigan State University is a public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. In-state tuition and fees run about $18,079, while out-of-state students pay about $44,850. Graduates carry a median of $21,500 in student loans. Read the full report on Michigan State University
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #44 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in Columbus, OH. Ohio State University Main Campus graduates 88% of students within six years. Students from in state pay about $13,244 in tuition and fees, while out-of-state students pay about $40,022. Students borrow a median of $20,500 to complete their Mathematics program here. More on Ohio State University Main Campus
University Of Miami ranked #45 on our 2026 list of the best Mathematics schools. This private not-for-profit school is set in Coral Gables, FL. About 84% of students finish within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $62,616. University Of Miami Mathematics students take on a median of $17,750 in debt. Get the full University Of Miami report
University Of Southern California did well this year, earning the #46 position. Set in Los Angeles, CA, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 92%. Students from in state pay about $71,647 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $2,750 to complete their Mathematics program here. Read the full report on University Of Southern California
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo came in at #47 in this year's ranking. This public school is set in San Luis Obispo, CA. California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo posts a six-year graduation rate of 86%. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $12,161, compared with $33,230 for out-of-state students. Students borrow a median of $16,718 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo profile
North Dakota State University Main Campus did well this year, earning the #48 position. North Dakota State University Main Campus is a public school based in Fargo, ND. North Dakota State University Main Campus graduates 64% of students within six years. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,910, while out-of-state students pay about $15,564. North Dakota State University Main Campus Mathematics students take on a median of $25,153 in debt. Get the full North Dakota State University Main Campus report
Iowa State University came in at #49 in this year's ranking. Based in Ames, IA, Iowa State University is a public institution. Roughly 75% of students complete a degree within six years here. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,787, while out-of-state students pay about $28,881. The median Mathematics program debt is $22,942. Get the full Iowa State University report
University Of Iowa came in at #50 in this year's ranking. Located in Iowa City, IA, University Of Iowa is a public institution. University Of Iowa graduates 75% of students within six years. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $11,283, while out-of-state students pay about $33,371. Students borrow a median of $21,738 to complete their Mathematics program here. See the full University Of Iowa profile
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Ranking Methodology & Notes
The ranking above is published by Course Advisor (DMS_RANKING_2023), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on 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).
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