2026 Best Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

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 mathematics students pursuing a degree.

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• Best Mathematics Schools in District of Columbia

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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 District of Columbia

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

Georgetown University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

32 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$88,081 Median Starting Salary

Georgetown University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in mathematics. Set in the city of Washington, Georgetown University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. The six-year graduation rate is 95%. About 32 mathematics degrees were awarded at Georgetown University in the most recent year. Soon after graduation, mathematics degree recipients from Georgetown University generally make around $88,081. Students borrow a median of $17,500 to complete this degree. Get the full mathematics details for Georgetown University

2

Howard University
Washington, DC

Doctoral Degree Highest Degree Type

24 Mathematics Degrees Awarded

$58,495 Median Starting Salary

Howard University is a great choice for students pursuing a degree in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Howard University is a large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Washington. Roughly 70% of students complete a degree within six years here. Howard University awarded about 24 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Graduates of the mathematics program make about $58,495 in their early career. Howard University graduates carry a median of $25,498 in student loans. Read more about the mathematics program at Howard University

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 · 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.