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2026 Best Financial Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

13 Colleges in the United States
1,098 Financial Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$72,611 Avg Early-Career Salary

Financial Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their financial mathematics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 31 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for financial mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Financial Mathematics in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall financial mathematics education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in Financial Mathematics

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No school ranked higher than Johns Hopkins University this year for financial mathematics. Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. There were roughly 17 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the financial mathematics program make about $121,262 in their early career. Johns Hopkins University graduates carry a median of $13,426 in student loans. Get the full financial mathematics details for Johns Hopkins University

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. New York University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 63 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at New York University in the most recent year. Graduates of the financial mathematics program make about $64,516 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete this degree. Read more about the financial mathematics program at New York University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in financial mathematics, ranking #3. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Philadelphia. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 22 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Pennsylvania in the most recent year. Financial Mathematics graduates of University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of $99,682 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,155 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from University Of Pennsylvania

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Students looking for a strong financial mathematics program will find one at University Of Maryland College Park, which ranked #4. University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public school located in the suburb of College Park. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 41 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $57,901. Students borrow a median of $20,836 to complete this degree. Get the full financial mathematics details for University Of Maryland College Park

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Carnegie Mellon University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in financial mathematics, ranking #5. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. Roughly 94% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 104 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $89,327 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. See the full financial mathematics program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus came in at #6 for financial mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of University Park. About 86% of students finish within six years. About 42 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent year. Get the full financial mathematics details for Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University landed the #7 spot for financial mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova University is a large private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 34 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Villanova University earn around $72,601 in the first couple years of their career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $26,184 in student loans. Get the full financial mathematics details for Villanova University

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George Washington University landed the #8 spot for financial mathematics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Washington. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. George Washington University awarded about 40 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from George Washington University generally make around $73,749. George Washington University graduates carry a median of $22,910 in student loans. Get the full financial mathematics details for George Washington University

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the city of Princeton. The six-year graduation rate is 98%. Princeton University awarded about 25 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Princeton University earn around $67,532 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,888 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Princeton University

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University landed the #10 spot for financial mathematics this year. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 12 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Lehigh University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Lehigh University earn around $70,321 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,008. See the full financial mathematics program report for Lehigh University

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Seton Hall University
South Orange, NJ

Seton Hall University ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of South Orange, Seton Hall University is a large private not-for-profit university. Seton Hall University graduates 70% of students within six years. There were roughly 10 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Seton Hall University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the financial mathematics program make about $63,871 in their early career. Seton Hall University graduates carry a median of $23,422 in student loans. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Seton Hall University

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Stevens Institute Of Technology landed the #12 spot for financial mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 87% of students finish within six years. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 161 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Financial Mathematics graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $91,342 early in their careers. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $25,841 in student loans. See the full financial mathematics program report for Stevens Institute Of Technology

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Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY

Syracuse University placed #13 among the best financial mathematics schools. Located in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 20 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Syracuse University in the most recent year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Syracuse University earn around $54,785 in the first couple years of their career. Syracuse University graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Get the full financial mathematics details for Syracuse University

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Pennsylvania State University World Campus placed #14 among the best financial mathematics schools. Pennsylvania State University World Campus is a large public school located in the city of University Park. Pennsylvania State University World Campus graduates 34% of students within six years. About 17 financial mathematics degrees were awarded at Pennsylvania State University World Campus in the most recent year. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Pennsylvania State University World Campus

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Fordham University earned the #15 position for financial mathematics this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bronx. About 82% of students finish within six years. Fordham University awarded about 269 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from Fordham University earn around $59,403 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,643. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Fordham University

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 30 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cuny Bernard M Baruch College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College generally make around $61,459. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University earned the #17 position for financial mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a very large public university. Stony Brook University graduates 76% of students within six years. Stony Brook University awarded about 21 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the financial mathematics program make about $64,042 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in financial mathematics from Stony Brook University

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Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

Duquesne University ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. Duquesne University graduates 77% of students within six years. There were roughly 57 financial mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Duquesne University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, financial mathematics degree recipients from Duquesne University generally make around $54,826. Duquesne University graduates carry a median of $26,297 in student loans. Read more about the financial mathematics program at Duquesne University

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Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the best financial mathematics schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Troy. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute awarded about 20 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Financial Mathematics graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of $76,974 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,975 to complete this degree. Get the full financial mathematics details for Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

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University At Buffalo placed #20 among the best financial mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. About 75% of students finish within six years. University At Buffalo awarded about 93 financial mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their financial mathematics degree from University At Buffalo earn around $63,402 in the first couple years of their career. University At Buffalo graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Read more about the financial mathematics program at University At Buffalo

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 31 schools evaluated.

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