2026 Best General Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

General Mathematics programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. A focused field like this rewards careful comparison of the schools that offer it.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 8 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best General Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

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Featured General 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 Mathematics in District of Columbia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general mathematics education in District of Columbia.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

1

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$88,081 Median Starting Salary

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general mathematics. 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. About 32 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $88,081 in their early career. Georgetown University graduates carry a median of $17,500 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Georgetown University

2

Howard University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$58,495 Median Starting Salary

A rank of #2 makes Howard University one of the top schools for general mathematics. Set in the city of Washington, Howard University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 70%. About 24 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Howard University in the most recent year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $58,495 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $25,498. Get the full general mathematics details for Howard University

Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 8 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.