2026 Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

Computational & Applied Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

College Factual analyzed 6 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best computational & applied mathematics schools.

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• Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southwest Region

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Featured Computational & Applied Mathematics Programs

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BA in Mathematics

If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.

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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics

Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.

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Best Schools for Computational & Applied Mathematics in the Southwest Region

If you are not interested in a particular degree level and want to know which schools are the overall best at delivering an education for the computational & applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Computational & Applied Mathematics

1

Rice University
Houston, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Computational & Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$75,299 Median Starting Salary

Leading the list is Rice University, our #1 school for computational & applied mathematics. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Houston. Rice University graduates 95% of students within six years. About 34 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Computational & Applied Mathematics graduates of Rice University earn a median of $75,299 early in their careers. Rice University graduates carry a median of $11,904 in student loans. Read more about the computational & applied mathematics program at Rice University

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Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

11 Computational & Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$80,690 Median Starting Salary

Southern Methodist University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in computational & applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 11 computational & applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Southern Methodist University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the computational & applied mathematics program make about $80,690 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,712 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in computational & applied mathematics from Southern Methodist University

Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on a blend of student outcomes (graduation rate, post-graduation earnings), affordability, and program focus, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 6 schools evaluated.

• 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 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).

More about our data sources and methodologies.