2026 Best General Applied Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

General Applied Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their general applied mathematics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 4 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general applied mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Applied Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

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Featured General 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 General Applied Mathematics in Rhode Island

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general applied mathematics education in Rhode Island.

Top Schools in General Applied Mathematics

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Brown University
Providence, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

174 General Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$99,193 Median Starting Salary

Brown University tops our 2026 ranking of the best general applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 174 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general applied mathematics degree recipients from Brown University generally make around $99,193. Typical student debt for the program is $10,000. More information about a degree in general applied mathematics from Brown University

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Bryant University
Smithfield, RI

Associate's Degree Highest Degree Type

12 General Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$64,954 Median Starting Salary

Bryant University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Bryant University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Smithfield. Bryant University graduates 80% of students within six years. There were roughly 12 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Bryant University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $64,954 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $26,000 to complete this degree. See the full general applied mathematics program report for Bryant University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 4 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.