2026 Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Schools in Texas

Computational & Applied Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 2 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for computational & applied mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Computational & Applied Mathematics Schools in Texas

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Featured Computational & Applied Mathematics Programs

Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.

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 Texas

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall computational & applied mathematics education in Texas.

Top Schools in Computational & Applied Mathematics

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Rice University
Houston, TX

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

34 Computational & Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$75,299 Median Starting Salary

No school ranked higher than Rice University this year for computational & applied mathematics. Rice University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Houston. Roughly 95% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 34 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Rice University in the most recent year. Students who receive their computational & applied mathematics degree from Rice University earn around $75,299 in the first couple years of their career. 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 came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best computational & applied mathematics schools. Southern Methodist University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 11 computational & applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Southern Methodist University in the most recent 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. Get the full computational & applied mathematics details for 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 · 2 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.