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2026 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Washington

4 Colleges in the United States
355 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$69,921 Avg Early-Career Salary

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 11 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best applied mathematics schools.

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Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in Washington

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 applied mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Applied Mathematics

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University Of Washington Seattle Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in applied mathematics. This very large public university is located in the city of Seattle. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Washington Seattle Campus awarded about 266 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn around $98,796 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,481. Read more about the applied mathematics program at University Of Washington Seattle Campus

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Seattle University
Seattle, WA

Seattle University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied mathematics, ranking #2. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Seattle University graduates 76% of students within six years. Seattle University awarded about 22 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Applied Mathematics graduates of Seattle University earn a median of $83,342 early in their careers. Seattle University graduates carry a median of $22,289 in student loans. Read more about the applied mathematics program at Seattle University

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Washington State University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in applied mathematics, ranking #3. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a very large public university. Washington State University graduates 60% of students within six years. Washington State University awarded about 67 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Washington State University generally make around $27,626. Students borrow a median of $17,675 to complete this degree. See the full applied mathematics program report for Washington State University

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Notes and References

This ranking is produced 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 · 11 schools evaluated.

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