2026 Best Mathematics Schools in Nevada

Mathematics degree programs prepare students for a range of careers in the field. The schools below stand out for the quality of their mathematics programs.

For its 2026 ranking, College Factual looked at 6 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Mathematics Schools in Nevada

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Featured 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 Mathematics in Nevada

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 mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics

1

University Of Nevada Reno
Reno, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

29 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$46,365 Median Starting Salary

University Of Nevada Reno tops our 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools. University Of Nevada Reno is a very large public school located in the city of Reno. University Of Nevada Reno graduates 61% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Reno in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Nevada Reno earn a median of $46,365 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $15,000. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Nevada Reno

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University Of Nevada Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

37 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$34,624 Median Starting Salary

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at University Of Nevada Las Vegas, which ranked #2. Set in the city of Las Vegas, University Of Nevada Las Vegas is a very large public institution. Roughly 50% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 37 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Nevada Las Vegas in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of Nevada Las Vegas earn a median of $34,624 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $24,853 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Nevada Las Vegas

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 · 6 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.