ADBLOCK #102
College Factual  by our College Data Analytics Team
       Unbiased Factual Guarantee

2026 Best General Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region

7 Colleges in the United States
295 General Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$58,244 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Applied Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 54 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best general applied mathematics schools.

What’s on this page:

ADBLOCK #159
DEBUG: Raw major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Initial offers_url = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json", major_slug = ""
DEBUG: After cleaning major_slug = ""
DEBUG: Before URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json"
DEBUG: After TrimSuffix = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json"
DEBUG: After HTTPS placeholder = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json"
DEBUG: After slash cleaning = "HTTPS_TEMP_PLACEHOLDERwww.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json"
DEBUG: After URL cleaning = "https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json"
DEBUG: offers_url = https://www.collegefactual.com/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/general-applied-mathematics/offers.json
DEBUG: major_slug = ""
DEBUG: offers_url is valid, proceeding to fetch data
DEBUG: offers_data.offers found, count = 10
DEBUG: Specific major detected (cip4 = 27.03), keeping min_relevance at 0.8
DEBUG: Starting relevance filtering - min_relevance = 0.8, max_relevance = 1
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Mathematics" with relevance 1
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Mathematics" ACCEPTED (relevance 1)
DEBUG: Checking offer "BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics" with relevance 0.9
DEBUG: ✓ Offer "BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics" ACCEPTED (relevance 0.9)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Data Science (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.6
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Data Science (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.6)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Data Science (I Have a Bachelors)" with relevance 0.6
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Data Science (I Have a Bachelors)" REJECTED (relevance 0.6)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Analytics (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Analytics (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Analytics (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Analytics (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Analytics (I Have a Bachelors)" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Analytics (I Have a Bachelors)" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: Checking offer "MBA - Analytics (I Have a Bachelors)" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "MBA - Analytics (I Have a Bachelors)" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Grad Cert - Data Analytics (I Have a Bachelors)" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Grad Cert - Data Analytics (I Have a Bachelors)" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: Checking offer "Mathematics (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" with relevance 0.5
DEBUG: ✗ Offer "Mathematics (I Have a HS Diploma or Associate Degree)" REJECTED (relevance 0.5)
DEBUG: relevant_offers count = 2
DEBUG: relevant_offers > 0, checking for ESYOH offers
DEBUG: ESYOH filtering - found 0 ESYOH offers with relevance >= 0.8
DEBUG: esyoh_offers count = 0
DEBUG: No ESYOH offers, checking direct offers

Best Schools for General Applied Mathematics in the Southeast 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 general applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Applied Mathematics

1

University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill tops our 2026 ranking of the best general applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a very large public university. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. There were roughly 140 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $75,105 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $15,300. Get the full general applied mathematics details for University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

2

Students looking for a strong general applied mathematics program will find one at Virginia Military Institute, which ranked #2. This small public university is located in the town of Lexington. The six-year graduation rate is 76%. There were roughly 18 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Virginia Military Institute in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $47,915 in their early career. Virginia Military Institute graduates carry a median of $22,309 in student loans. Get the full general applied mathematics details for Virginia Military Institute

3

North Carolina State University At Raleigh is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in general applied mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. This very large public university is located in the city of Raleigh. North Carolina State University At Raleigh graduates 85% of students within six years. North Carolina State University At Raleigh awarded about 46 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Applied Mathematics graduates of North Carolina State University At Raleigh earn a median of $59,622 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $21,976 to complete this degree. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at North Carolina State University At Raleigh

4

University Of Central Florida is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general applied mathematics, ranking #4. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 16 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $51,790 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $21,620 to complete this degree. Get the full general applied mathematics details for University Of Central Florida

5
Emory University crest
Emory University
Atlanta, GA

Students looking for a strong general applied mathematics program will find one at Emory University, which ranked #5. Emory University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. There were roughly 13 general applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Emory University in the most recent data year. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Emory University earn a median of $67,840 early in their careers. Emory University graduates carry a median of $19,431 in student loans. More information about a degree in general applied mathematics from Emory University

6
Auburn University crest
Auburn University
Auburn, AL

Auburn University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Auburn, Auburn University is a very large public institution. Auburn University graduates 82% of students within six years. About 18 general applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Auburn University in the most recent year. General Applied Mathematics graduates of Auburn University earn a median of $60,671 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $19,000 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general applied mathematics from Auburn University

7

Old Dominion University earned the #7 position for general applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Norfolk, Old Dominion University is a very large public institution. Old Dominion University graduates 46% of students within six years. About 12 general applied mathematics degrees were awarded at Old Dominion University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $57,131 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $26,001. Get the full general applied mathematics details for Old Dominion University

8
Liberty University crest
Liberty University
Lynchburg, VA

Liberty University came in at #8 for general applied mathematics this year. Located in the city of Lynchburg, Liberty University is a very large private not-for-profit university. About 67% of students finish within six years. Liberty University awarded about 32 general applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general applied mathematics program make about $45,877 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $27,414 to complete this degree. Read more about the general applied mathematics program at Liberty University

ADBLOCK #173
View All General Applied Mathematics Rankings >

ADBLOCK #115

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 · 54 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

ADBLOCK #116

Popular Reports

College Rankings
Best by Location
Degree Guides by Major
Graduate Programs
ADBLOCK #613

Compare Your School Options