2026 Best General Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

General Mathematics is a field worth a close look when choosing where to study. 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 7 schools to find the best for general mathematics students.

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• Best General Mathematics Schools in Rhode Island

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Featured General 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 General Mathematics in Rhode Island

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall general mathematics education in Rhode Island.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

1

Brown University
Providence, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

23 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$62,820 Median Starting Salary

Brown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in general mathematics. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a large private not-for-profit institution. About 96% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Brown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $62,820 in their early career. Brown University graduates carry a median of $13,025 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at Brown University

2

University Of Rhode Island
Kingston, RI

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

39 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$55,330 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at University Of Rhode Island, which ranked #2. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Kingston. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 39 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Rhode Island in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island generally make around $55,330. University Of Rhode Island graduates carry a median of $23,610 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Rhode Island

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 · 7 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.