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2026 Best Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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

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 242 schools in the United States to determine which ones were the best for mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in the Middle Atlantic 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 mathematics degrees they offer, see the list below.

Top Schools in Mathematics

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Johns Hopkins University tops our 2026 ranking of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Johns Hopkins University graduates 94% of students within six years. About 125 mathematics degrees were awarded at Johns Hopkins University in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $83,171 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $10,859. Get the full mathematics details for Johns Hopkins University

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A rank of #2 makes Cornell University one of the top schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Ithaca, Cornell University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Cornell University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 82 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Cornell University in the most recent data year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from Cornell University earn around $87,251 in the first couple years of their career. Students borrow a median of $14,146 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in 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 mathematics schools. Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Georgetown University graduates 95% of students within six years. There were roughly 32 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Georgetown University in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $88,081 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at Georgetown University

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University Of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA

University Of Pennsylvania came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Set in the city of Philadelphia, University Of Pennsylvania is a very large private not-for-profit institution. University Of Pennsylvania graduates 96% of students within six years. University Of Pennsylvania awarded about 48 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $99,682 in their early career. University Of Pennsylvania graduates carry a median of $16,155 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at University Of Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Pennsylvania State University Main Campus is a very large public school located in the city of University Park. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 147 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Pennsylvania State University Main Campus in the most recent data year. More information about a degree in mathematics from Pennsylvania State University Main Campus

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Lehigh University
Bethlehem, PA

Lehigh University earned the #6 position for mathematics this year. This moderately-sized private not-for-profit university is located in the city of Bethlehem. Lehigh University graduates 88% of students within six years. About 24 mathematics degrees were awarded at Lehigh University in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Lehigh University earn a median of $70,321 early in their careers. Lehigh University graduates carry a median of $23,008 in student loans. See the full mathematics program report for Lehigh University

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Lafayette College
Easton, PA

Lafayette College landed the #7 spot for mathematics this year. Lafayette College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Easton. Roughly 88% of students complete a degree within six years here. Lafayette College awarded about 12 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Lafayette College earn a median of $59,513 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,931 to complete this degree. More information about a degree in mathematics from Lafayette College

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Princeton University
Princeton, NJ

Princeton University placed #8 among the best mathematics schools. 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. Princeton University awarded about 50 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Princeton University earn a median of $67,532 early in their careers. Princeton University graduates carry a median of $10,888 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Princeton University

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Carnegie Mellon University came in at #9 for mathematics this year. Set in the city of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University is a large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 94%. About 46 mathematics degrees were awarded at Carnegie Mellon University in the most recent year. Students who receive their 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. See the full mathematics program report for Carnegie Mellon University

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University Of Maryland College Park landed the #10 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a very large public institution. About 89% of students finish within six years. There were roughly 207 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at University Of Maryland College Park in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Maryland College Park generally make around $79,129. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. See the full mathematics program report for University Of Maryland College Park

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Swarthmore College
Swarthmore, PA

Swarthmore College came in at #11 for mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Swarthmore, Swarthmore College is a small private not-for-profit university. Swarthmore College graduates 92% of students within six years. There were roughly 29 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Swarthmore College in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Swarthmore College generally make around $72,656. Students borrow a median of $19,500 to complete this degree. See the full mathematics program report for Swarthmore College

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New York University
New York, NY

New York University earned the #12 position for 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 88%. There were roughly 160 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at New York University in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from New York University generally make around $58,481. Typical student debt for the program is $19,500. Read more about the mathematics program at New York University

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Franklin And Marshall College placed #13 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Lancaster, Franklin And Marshall College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit university. Roughly 84% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 23 mathematics degrees were awarded at Franklin And Marshall College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Franklin And Marshall College generally make around $43,020. Typical student debt for the program is $20,411. Get the full mathematics details for Franklin And Marshall College

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Columbia University In The City Of New York placed #14 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 96%. About 69 mathematics degrees were awarded at Columbia University In The City Of New York in the most recent year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $86,770 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $23,258. Read more about the mathematics program at Columbia University In The City Of New York

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Stevens Institute Of Technology ranked #15 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit university. About 87% of students finish within six years. Stevens Institute Of Technology awarded about 26 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Stevens Institute Of Technology earn a median of $87,055 early in their careers. Stevens Institute Of Technology graduates carry a median of $26,767 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Stevens Institute Of Technology

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Hamilton College
Clinton, NY

Hamilton College landed the #16 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the suburb of Clinton, Hamilton College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 91%. About 11 mathematics degrees were awarded at Hamilton College in the most recent year. Mathematics graduates of Hamilton College earn a median of $53,698 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $16,275 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for Hamilton College

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Haverford College
Haverford, PA

Haverford College landed the #17 spot for mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Haverford, Haverford College is a small private not-for-profit university. About 90% of students finish within six years. About 18 mathematics degrees were awarded at Haverford College in the most recent year. Read more about the mathematics program at Haverford College

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Skidmore College
Saratoga Springs, NY

Skidmore College ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. Skidmore College is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Saratoga Springs. Skidmore College graduates 83% of students within six years. About 11 mathematics degrees were awarded at Skidmore College in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Skidmore College generally make around $34,440. Typical student debt for the program is $18,274. Read more about the mathematics program at Skidmore College

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Suny At Binghamton came in at #19 for mathematics this year. This very large public university is located in the suburb of Vestal. Roughly 82% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 105 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Suny At Binghamton in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $47,822 in their early career. Typical student debt for the program is $19,725. Get the full mathematics details for Suny At Binghamton

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Cuny Bernard M Baruch College landed the #20 spot for mathematics this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public institution. Roughly 72% of students complete a degree within six years here. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College awarded about 27 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $61,459 early in their careers. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College graduates carry a median of $13,750 in student loans. Get the full mathematics details for Cuny Bernard M Baruch College

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Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Villanova University placed #21 among the best mathematics schools. This large private not-for-profit university is located in the suburb of Villanova. About 92% of students finish within six years. About 40 mathematics degrees were awarded at Villanova University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Villanova University generally make around $75,481. Students borrow a median of $25,454 to complete this degree. Read more about the mathematics program at Villanova University

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Yeshiva University
New York, NY

Yeshiva University earned the #22 position for mathematics this year. Set in the city of New York, Yeshiva University is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Roughly 85% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Yeshiva University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Yeshiva University earn a median of $52,838 early in their careers. Students borrow a median of $20,625 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for Yeshiva University

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University Of Rochester placed #23 among the best mathematics schools. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit university. The six-year graduation rate is 85%. University Of Rochester awarded about 67 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $45,426 in their early career. University Of Rochester graduates carry a median of $22,500 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from University Of Rochester

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Rutgers University New Brunswick came in at #24 for mathematics this year. Rutgers University New Brunswick is a very large public school 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 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Rutgers University New Brunswick generally make around $54,953. Rutgers University New Brunswick graduates carry a median of $23,000 in student loans. More information about a degree in mathematics from Rutgers University New Brunswick

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University Of Maryland Baltimore County landed the #25 spot for mathematics this year. This large public university is located in the suburb of Baltimore. The six-year graduation rate is 69%. About 45 mathematics degrees were awarded at University Of Maryland Baltimore County in the most recent year. Students who receive their mathematics degree from University Of Maryland Baltimore County earn around $54,362 in the first couple years of their career. Typical student debt for the program is $16,875. Get the full mathematics details for University Of Maryland Baltimore County

Rest of the Top 50 Mathematics Schools

These schools rounded out the top of this year’s mathematics ranking:

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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

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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 · 242 schools evaluated.

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