2026 Best General Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

General Applied Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general applied mathematics programs.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 15 schools to find the best for general applied mathematics students.

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• Best General Applied Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

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Featured General 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 General Applied Mathematics in Pennsylvania

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 general applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Applied Mathematics

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

20 General Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$99,682 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pennsylvania tops our 2026 ranking of the best general applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 96% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 20 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Pennsylvania generally make around $99,682. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at University Of Pennsylvania

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University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus
Pittsburgh, PA

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

36 General Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$58,358 Median Starting Salary

University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best general applied mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Pittsburgh. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus graduates 86% of students within six years. University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus awarded about 36 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of $58,358 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $22,571 to complete this degree. See the full general applied mathematics program report for University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus

Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 15 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.