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Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in New York

2023 Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in New York

16 Colleges
$53,297 Avg Salary

Finding the Best Mathematics Master's Degree School for You

With 2,180 degrees and certificates handed out in 2020-2021, mathematics is the #43 most popular major in New York.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. You're no longer limited to schools in your local area, either, since online programs are becoming more prevalent. Or you may find the programs at a trade school to be a better alternative for you.

To assist you in seeing some of the education options that are available to you, Course Advisor has created its Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in New York ranking. This report analyzed 16 schools in New York to see which ones offered the best master's degree programs for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in New York

The colleges and universities below are the best for math majors pursuing a master's degree.

Top 10 Best Mathematics Master's Degree Schools

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for mathematics students who want to pursue a master’s degree in New York. Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #2 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #3 on this year’s list means Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a great place for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. RPI is a medium-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy.

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A rank of #4 on this year’s list means Columbia University in the City of New York is a great place for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Columbia is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of New York.

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#5

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY

The excellent master’s degree programs at University of Rochester helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of the best mathematics schools in New York. University of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Rochester.

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#6

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University landed the #6 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best master’s degree mathematics programs. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#7

The College at Brockport

Brockport, NY

The College at Brockport did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for mathematics students to get a master’s degree. It came in at #7 on the list. SUNY Brockport is a moderately-sized public school located in the town of Brockport.

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#8

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY

Binghamton University ranked #8 on this year’s Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in New York list. Binghamton University is a fairly large public school located in the midsize suburb of Vestal.

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#9

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

With a ranking of #9, Stony Brook University did quite well on this year’s best schools for mathematics students working on their master’s degree. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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#10

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY

University at Buffalo came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Mathematics Master’s Degree Schools in New York ranking. University at Buffalo is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Buffalo.

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Best Mathematics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

State Degrees Awarded
Pennsylvania 1,302
Maryland 701
New Jersey 690
District of Columbia 138
Delaware 41

Mathematics is one of 4 different types of programs to choose from.

Related Major Annual Graduates
Applied Mathematics 11,107
Statistics 9,979
Other Statistics 644
Applied Statistics 464

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 16 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).

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