2026 Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

Applied Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the best applied mathematics schools.

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• Best Applied Mathematics Schools in Arizona

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Featured 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 Applied Mathematics in Arizona

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 Arizona
Tucson, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

56 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$50,834 Median Starting Salary

University Of Arizona tops our 2026 ranking of the best applied mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Tucson. University Of Arizona graduates 68% of students within six years. There were roughly 56 applied mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Arizona in the most recent data year. Students who receive their applied mathematics degree from University Of Arizona earn around $50,834 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Arizona graduates carry a median of $21,861 in student loans. Read more about the applied mathematics program at University Of Arizona

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Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

91 Applied Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$65,661 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong applied mathematics program will find one at Arizona State University, which ranked #2. Arizona State University is a very large public school located in the city of Tempe. Roughly 68% of students complete a degree within six years here. Arizona State University awarded about 91 applied mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the applied mathematics program make about $65,661 in their early career. Arizona State University graduates carry a median of $17,681 in student loans. Get the full applied mathematics details for Arizona State University

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 · 3 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.