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2026 Best General Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Region

58 Colleges in the United States
2,495 General Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$49,769 Avg Early-Career Salary

General 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.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 321 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for General Mathematics in the Southeast Region

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 general mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in General Mathematics

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Vanderbilt University
Nashville, TN

Our analysis ranked Vanderbilt University the best school in the country for a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a large private not-for-profit university. Vanderbilt University graduates 94% of students within six years. Vanderbilt University awarded about 38 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $103,812 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $10,000 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Vanderbilt University

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Duke University
Durham, NC

Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Duke University, which ranked #2. Duke University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Durham. Roughly 97% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 53 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Duke University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $121,088 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $13,000. Read more about the general mathematics program at Duke University

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University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the city of Chapel Hill. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates 91% of students within six years. About 85 general mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill in the most recent year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn around $53,402 in the first couple years of their career. University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill graduates carry a median of $14,500 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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Wake Forest University
Winston-Salem, NC

Students looking for a strong general mathematics program will find one at Wake Forest University, which ranked #4. Located in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 89% of students finish within six years. About 18 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Wake Forest University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Wake Forest University generally make around $67,369. Typical student debt for the program is $21,577. See the full general mathematics program report for Wake Forest University

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A rank of #5 makes Tulane University Of Louisiana one of the top schools for general mathematics. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a large private not-for-profit university. Tulane University Of Louisiana graduates 86% of students within six years. About 32 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Tulane University Of Louisiana in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Tulane University Of Louisiana generally make around $55,916. Typical student debt for the program is $14,957. See the full general mathematics program report for Tulane University Of Louisiana

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University Of Richmond
University of Richmond, VA

University Of Richmond came in at #6 for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of University of Richmond, University Of Richmond is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. University Of Richmond graduates 85% of students within six years. University Of Richmond awarded about 13 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $53,815 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $21,634. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Richmond

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Davidson College
Davidson, NC

Davidson College earned the #7 position for general mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Davidson, Davidson College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. About 91% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 23 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Davidson College in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Davidson College earn around $41,505 in the first couple years of their career. Davidson College graduates carry a median of $19,906 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Davidson College

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Washington And Lee University landed the #8 spot for general mathematics this year. Washington And Lee University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the town of Lexington. Washington And Lee University graduates 94% of students within six years. Washington And Lee University awarded about 12 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Washington And Lee University generally make around $76,810. Students borrow a median of $20,074 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at Washington And Lee University

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College Of William And Mary landed the #9 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a large public university. The six-year graduation rate is 89%. College Of William And Mary awarded about 33 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $60,494 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $20,750 to complete this degree. See the full general mathematics program report for College Of William And Mary

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Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. Set in the city of Atlanta, Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus is a very large public institution. About 94% of students finish within six years. Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus awarded about 116 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus generally make around $83,560. Typical student debt for the program is $24,323. See the full general mathematics program report for Georgia Institute Of Technology Main Campus

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University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #11 among the best general mathematics schools. University Of Virginia Main Campus is a very large public school located in the suburb of Charlottesville. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. University Of Virginia Main Campus awarded about 56 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of $60,784 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Virginia Main Campus

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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Furman University earned the #12 position for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Greenville, Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 13 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Furman University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Furman University generally make around $36,520. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Furman University

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Rhodes College
Memphis, TN

Rhodes College landed the #13 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the city of Memphis, Rhodes College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 84%. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Rhodes College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Rhodes College earn a median of $40,807 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $23,078 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Rhodes College

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Sewanee The University Of The South placed #14 among the best general mathematics schools. Set in the rural area of Sewanee, Sewanee The University Of The South is a small private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. Sewanee The University Of The South awarded about 12 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $36,927 in their early career. Sewanee The University Of The South graduates carry a median of $22,091 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from Sewanee The University Of The South

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Centre College
Danville, KY

Centre College came in at #15 for general mathematics this year. This small private not-for-profit university is located in the town of Danville. The six-year graduation rate is 81%. About 10 general mathematics degrees were awarded at Centre College in the most recent year. General Mathematics graduates of Centre College earn a median of $32,327 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,560. Get the full general mathematics details for Centre College

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University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL

University Of Florida landed the #16 spot for general mathematics this year. University Of Florida is a very large public school located in the city of Gainesville. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. University Of Florida awarded about 110 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $46,036 in their early career. University Of Florida graduates carry a median of $16,675 in student loans. More information about a degree in general mathematics from University Of Florida

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University Of Alabama At Huntsville came in at #17 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Huntsville, University Of Alabama At Huntsville is a moderately-sized public institution. About 64% of students finish within six years. University Of Alabama At Huntsville awarded about 26 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from University Of Alabama At Huntsville earn around $62,903 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $24,797 to complete this degree. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Alabama At Huntsville

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University Of Central Florida came in at #18 for general mathematics this year. University Of Central Florida is a very large public school located in the suburb of Orlando. About 78% of students finish within six years. University Of Central Florida awarded about 51 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from University Of Central Florida generally make around $51,315. University Of Central Florida graduates carry a median of $11,692 in student loans. Read more about the general mathematics program at University Of Central Florida

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Florida International University earned the #19 position for general mathematics this year. Florida International University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Miami. Roughly 74% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 36 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Florida International University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Florida International University earn around $49,507 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,349. Read more about the general mathematics program at Florida International University

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Berry College
Mount Berry, GA

Berry College came in at #20 for general mathematics this year. This mid-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Mount Berry. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 12 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Berry College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, general mathematics degree recipients from Berry College generally make around $50,785. Typical student debt for the program is $24,797. See the full general mathematics program report for Berry College

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University Of Mississippi Main Campus ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the best general mathematics schools. This very large public university is located in the town of University. University Of Mississippi Main Campus graduates 72% of students within six years. University Of Mississippi Main Campus awarded about 20 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. General Mathematics graduates of University Of Mississippi Main Campus earn a median of $50,876 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,444. See the full general mathematics program report for University Of Mississippi Main Campus

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James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA

James Madison University landed the #22 spot for general mathematics this year. James Madison University is a very large public school located in the city of Harrisonburg. The six-year graduation rate is 80%. There were roughly 27 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at James Madison University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from James Madison University earn around $58,810 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $20,876. More information about a degree in general mathematics from James Madison University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Clemson University landed the #23 spot for general mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public university. About 87% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 70 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Clemson University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from Clemson University earn around $47,529 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $22,500. See the full general mathematics program report for Clemson University

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West Virginia University came in at #24 for general mathematics this year. Set in the city of Morgantown, West Virginia University is a very large public institution. West Virginia University graduates 64% of students within six years. West Virginia University awarded about 32 general mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Students who receive their general mathematics degree from West Virginia University earn around $51,750 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $23,772 to complete this degree. Get the full general mathematics details for West Virginia University

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Christopher Newport University landed the #25 spot for general mathematics this year. This mid-sized public university is located in the city of Newport News. Christopher Newport University graduates 72% of students within six years. There were roughly 13 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Christopher Newport University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the general mathematics program make about $41,656 in their early career. Christopher Newport University graduates carry a median of $25,094 in student loans. Get the full general mathematics details for Christopher Newport University

Rest of the Top 50 General Mathematics Schools

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

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University Of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
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Mississippi State University
Mississippi State, MS
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Emory University
Atlanta, GA
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL
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Spelman College
Atlanta, GA
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Auburn University
Auburn, AL
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University Of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA

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Notes and References

The ranking above is published 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 · 321 schools evaluated.

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