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2026 Best General Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

58 Colleges in the United States
2,833 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$55,876 Avg Early-Career Salary

General Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 241 schools to find the best for general mathematics students.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the Middle Atlantic Region

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general mathematics education in the Middle Atlantic Region.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Johns Hopkins University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general mathematics. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. Johns Hopkins University awarded about 125 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Johns Hopkins University earn around $83,171 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $10,859 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Johns Hopkins University

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Cornell University is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #2. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Ithaca. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. Cornell University awarded about 82 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $87,251 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $14,146. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Cornell University

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Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Georgetown University came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. Georgetown University awarded about 32 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Georgetown University earn around $88,081 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $17,500. See the full general mathematics program report for Georgetown University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #4. Located in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 48 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of Pennsylvania earn around $99,682 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,155. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is one of the finest schools in the country for a degree in general mathematics, ranking #5. Set in the city of University Park, Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 86%. There were roughly 147 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. Read more about the general mathematics program at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the city of Bethlehem, Lehigh University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 24 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $70,321 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,008. See the full general mathematics program report for Lehigh University

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College earned the #7 position for general mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Easton. The six-year graduation rate is 88%. There were roughly 12 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Lafayette College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Lafayette College generally make around $59,513. Typical student debt for the program is $16,931. Read more about the general mathematics program at Lafayette College

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University landed the #8 spot for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Princeton, Princeton University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Princeton University graduates 98% of students within six years. There were roughly 50 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Princeton University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Princeton University earn around $67,532 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,888. See the full general mathematics program report for Princeton University

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Carnegie Mellon University landed the #9 spot for general mathematics this year. Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Pittsburgh. About 94% of students finish within six years. About 46 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Carnegie Mellon University earn around $89,327 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,529. Get the full general mathematics details for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Maryland College Park ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public university. Roughly 89% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland College Park awarded about 207 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of Maryland College Park earn around $79,129 in the first couple years of their career. University Of Maryland College Park graduates carry a median of $19,500 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College earned the #11 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 29 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Swarthmore College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Swarthmore College earn around $72,656 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Swarthmore College

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University landed the #12 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit university. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 160 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $58,481 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. More information about a degree in general mathematics from New York University

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Franklin And Marshall College placed #13 among the best general mathematics schools. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Lancaster. About 84% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Franklin And Marshall College in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of Franklin And Marshall College earn a median of $43,020 early in their careers. Franklin And Marshall College graduates carry a median of $20,411 in student loans. See the full general mathematics program report for Franklin And Marshall College

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Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #14 position for general mathematics this year. This very large private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. Columbia University In The City Of New York awarded about 69 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Columbia University In The City Of New York generally make around $86,770. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. See the full general mathematics program report for Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Stevens Institute Of Technology earned the #15 position for general mathematics this year. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 26 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Stevens Institute Of Technology in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Stevens Institute Of Technology generally make around $87,055. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Stevens Institute Of Technology

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College placed #16 among the best general mathematics schools. Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. About 91% of students finish within six years. About 11 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Hamilton College in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Hamilton College earn around $53,698 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $16,275 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Hamilton College

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Haverford. Roughly 90% of students complete a degree within six years here. Haverford College awarded about 18 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. See the full general mathematics program report for Haverford College

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College came in at #18 for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Saratoga Springs, Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. Skidmore College awarded about 11 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $34,440 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $18,274. Read more about the general mathematics program at Skidmore College

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Suny At Binghamton placed #19 among the best general mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. Suny At Binghamton awarded about 105 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Suny At Binghamton earn around $47,822 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $19,725 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for Suny At Binghamton

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earned the #20 position for general mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the city of New York. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 27 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn around $61,459 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $13,750 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University came in at #21 for general mathematics this year. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 40 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $75,481 in their early career. Villanova University graduates carry a median of $25,454 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Villanova University

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University placed #22 among the best general mathematics schools. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of New York. About 85% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 13 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $52,838 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Yeshiva University

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University Of Rochester landed the #23 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. University Of Rochester graduates 85% of students within six years. There were roughly 67 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Rochester in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of $45,426 early in their careers. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of Rochester

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Rutgers University New Brunswick ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of New Brunswick. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates 84% of students within six years. Rutgers University New Brunswick awarded about 125 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $54,953. Students borrow a median of $23,000 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a large public university. Roughly 69% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of Maryland Baltimore County awarded about 45 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $54,362 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $16,875 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

Rest of the Top 50 General Mathematics Schools

These schools also placed among the best for general mathematics this year:

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Vassar College
Poughkeepsie, NY
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Allegheny College
Meadville, PA
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Bryn Mawr College
Bryn Mawr, PA
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Drexel University
Philadelphia, PA
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Lycoming College
Williamsport, PA
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Howard University
Washington, DC
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Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY
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Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ
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Towson University
Towson, MD
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Suny At Geneseo
Geneseo, NY
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Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY
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Touro College
New York, NY
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Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Honorable Mentions

These schools earned honorable mentions for general mathematics:

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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 · 241 schools evaluated.

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