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2026 Best Mathematics Schools in South Carolina

3 Colleges in the United States
145 Mathematics Degrees Awarded
$42,887 Avg Early-Career Salary

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.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 28 schools to find the best for mathematics students.

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Best Schools for Mathematics in South Carolina

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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Furman University
Greenville, SC

Leading the list is Furman University, our #1 school for mathematics. Furman University is a mid-sized private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Greenville. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. There were roughly 13 mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Furman University in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Furman University earn a median of $36,520 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $23,764. More information about a degree in mathematics from Furman University

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Clemson University
Clemson, SC

Students looking for a strong mathematics program will find one at Clemson University, which ranked #2. Set in the suburb of Clemson, Clemson University is a very large public institution. The six-year graduation rate is 87%. About 70 mathematics degrees were awarded at Clemson University in the most recent year. Students who receive their 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 mathematics program report for Clemson University

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University Of South Carolina Columbia came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best mathematics schools. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a very large public school located in the city of Columbia. Roughly 79% of students complete a degree within six years here. University Of South Carolina Columbia awarded about 48 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of University Of South Carolina Columbia earn a median of $49,949 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $22,700. Read more about the mathematics program at University Of South Carolina Columbia

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Lander University
Greenwood, SC

A rank of #4 makes Lander University one of the top schools for mathematics. Set in the town of Greenwood, Lander University is a mid-sized public institution. Lander University graduates 50% of students within six years. Lander University awarded about 14 mathematics degrees in the most recent data year. Mathematics graduates of Lander University earn a median of $37,548 early in their careers. Typical student debt for the program is $26,064. Read more about the mathematics program at Lander University

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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 · 28 schools evaluated.

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