Best Schools for Applied Mathematics in 2026
44 schools ranked by DegreeWorth Score · Updated 2026
These are the top schools offering Applied Mathematics, ranked by DegreeWorth Score. The score combines graduate earnings, AI automation resilience, job market demand, and return on tuition investment. The average Applied Mathematics graduate earns $62,641/yr across 44 schools.
Programs Ranked
44
Avg Earnings
$62,641/yr
Avg DW Score
64/100
AI Risk
Very High
60% task exposure
All Applied Mathematics Programs Ranked
Click any row for full AI scenario analysis, earnings projections, and career path breakdown.
| # | Program | DW Score | Earnings | AI Risk | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Applied Mathematics
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Chapel Hill, NC |
77
69–80 |
$75,105/yr | Very High | 31.8x |
| 2 |
Applied Mathematics
University of California-Berkeley · Berkeley, CA |
74
63–79 |
$71,814/yr | Very High | 23.4x |
| 3 |
Applied Mathematics
Ohio State University-Main Campus · Columbus, OH |
76
68–77 |
$82,523/yr | Very High | 15.0x |
| 4 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Wisconsin-Stout · Menomonie, WI |
74
66–77 |
$67,159/yr | Very High | 22.0x |
| 5 |
Applied Mathematics
University of California-Los Angeles · Los Angeles, CA |
69
60–73 |
$61,188/yr | Very High | 16.4x |
| 6 |
Applied Mathematics
University of California-Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara, CA |
69
58–74 |
$59,638/yr | Very High | 17.3x |
| 7 |
Applied Mathematics
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University · Blacksburg, VA |
73
66–74 |
$82,275/yr | Very High | 12.3x |
| 8 |
Applied Mathematics
University at Albany · Albany, NY |
72
65–73 |
$65,604/yr | Very High | 14.8x |
| 9 |
Applied Mathematics
University of South Carolina Aiken · Aiken, SC |
70
63–72 |
$59,965/yr | Very High | 16.0x |
| 10 |
Applied Mathematics
Texas A & M University-College Station · College Station, TX |
69
59–73 |
$57,787/yr | Very High | 16.7x |
| 11 |
Applied Mathematics
Kennesaw State University · Kennesaw, GA |
71
64–73 |
$50,007/yr | Very High | 20.6x |
| 12 |
Applied Mathematics
Arizona State University Campus Immersion · Tempe, AZ |
68
59–71 |
$55,173/yr | Very High | 15.7x |
| 13 |
Applied Mathematics
University of California-Davis · Davis, CA |
65
54–71 |
$53,940/yr | Very High | 14.6x |
| 14 |
Applied Mathematics
Stony Brook University · Stony Brook, NY |
66
54–71 |
$44,972/yr | Very High | 20.3x |
| 15 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh-Bradford · Bradford, PA |
67
57–71 |
$58,358/yr | Very High | 14.4x |
| 16 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg · Greensburg, PA |
67
57–71 |
$58,358/yr | Very High | 14.4x |
| 17 |
Applied Mathematics
American Public University System · Charles Town, WV |
70
63–71 |
$54,697/yr | Very High | 15.3x |
| 18 |
Applied Mathematics
Texas State University · San Marcos, TX |
66
56–69 |
$49,822/yr | Very High | 15.1x |
| 19 |
Applied Mathematics
Auburn University · Auburn, AL |
68
61–68 |
$60,671/yr | Very High | 11.1x |
| 20 |
Applied Mathematics
Harvard University · Cambridge, MA |
63
55–67 |
$114,279/yr | Very High | 6.5x |
| 21 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus · Pittsburgh, PA |
61
52–65 |
$58,358/yr | Very High | 9.5x |
| 22 |
Applied Mathematics
Brown University · Providence, RI |
61
53–64 |
$99,193/yr | Very High | 4.0x |
| 23 |
Applied Mathematics
Wentworth Institute of Technology · Boston, MA |
62
54–64 |
$82,152/yr | Very High | 4.0x |
| 24 |
Applied Mathematics
Farmingdale State College · Farmingdale, NY |
64
57–64 |
$44,430/yr | Very High | 12.0x |
| 25 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus · Waterbury, CT |
63
56–64 |
$61,741/yr | Very High | 7.8x |
| 26 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Connecticut-Avery Point · Groton, CT |
63
56–64 |
$61,741/yr | Very High | 7.8x |
| 27 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Connecticut-Stamford · Stamford, CT |
63
56–64 |
$61,741/yr | Very High | 7.8x |
| 28 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus · Hartford, CT |
63
56–64 |
$61,741/yr | Very High | 7.8x |
| 29 |
Applied Mathematics
University of California-San Diego · La Jolla, CA |
57
47–64 |
$42,859/yr | Very High | 12.1x |
| 30 |
Applied Mathematics
San Diego State University · San Diego, CA |
63
56–63 |
$42,856/yr | Very High | 11.9x |
| 31 |
Applied Mathematics
Colorado School of Mines · Golden, CO |
58
49–64 |
$50,398/yr | Very High | 9.6x |
| 32 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Connecticut · Storrs, CT |
61
54–63 |
$61,741/yr | Very High | 6.6x |
| 33 |
Applied Mathematics
Stevens Institute of Technology · Hoboken, NJ |
61
54–63 |
$97,700/yr | Very High | 3.0x |
| 34 |
Applied Mathematics
Northwestern University · Evanston, IL |
60
53–62 |
$94,684/yr | Very High | 2.6x |
| 35 |
Applied Mathematics
Robert Morris University · Moon Township, PA |
58
50–61 |
$62,328/yr | Very High | 5.3x |
| 36 |
Applied Mathematics
University of California-Merced · Merced, CA |
56
44–63 |
$39,138/yr | Very High | 13.0x |
| 37 |
Applied Mathematics
Columbia University in the City of New York · New York, NY |
59
52–61 |
$91,559/yr | Very High | 2.3x |
| 38 |
Applied Mathematics
CUNY City College · New York, NY |
55
41–61 |
$28,702/yr | Very High | 25.1x |
| 39 |
Applied Mathematics
Rochester Institute of Technology · Rochester, NY |
58
51–60 |
$74,921/yr | Very High | 2.9x |
| 40 |
Applied Mathematics
Bryant University · Smithfield, RI |
57
48–60 |
$64,954/yr | Very High | 3.6x |
| 41 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Southern California · Los Angeles, CA |
56
48–59 |
$71,622/yr | Very High | 2.5x |
| 42 |
Applied Mathematics
University of Portland · Portland, OR |
51
44–53 |
$53,917/yr | Very High | 1.5x |
| 43 |
Applied Mathematics
Washington State University · Pullman, WA |
45
34–56 |
$27,626/yr | Very High | 12.5x |
| 44 |
Applied Mathematics
Missouri University of Science and Technology · Rolla, MO |
49
42–51 |
$36,756/yr | Very High | 5.4x |
Methodology
Programs are ranked by DegreeWorth Score, which combines four equally weighted factors: graduate earnings (Year 1 after graduation), AI automation resilience (based on OpenAI and academic research), job market size (BLS annual openings), and earnings-to-tuition multiple (10-year projected earnings vs. 4-year tuition).
Earnings data comes from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, which reports actual median earnings of graduates — not self-reported surveys.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best school for Applied Mathematics?
Based on our DegreeWorth Score, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill ranks #1 for Applied Mathematics with a score of 77/100 and graduate earnings of $75,105/yr.
How much do Applied Mathematics graduates earn?
Across 44 schools, Applied Mathematics graduates earn an average of $62,641/yr in their first year. The highest-earning program reports $114,279/yr.
Is Applied Mathematics a good major for AI resistance?
Applied Mathematics has an average AI task exposure of 60%, rated "Very High". This field has significant AI exposure. Check individual program pages for scenario analysis.
Data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (earnings, debt), Bureau of Labor Statistics 2024–2034
(employment projections), OpenAI GPTs-are-GPTs research (AI task exposure), Felten et al. AIOE.
Last updated 2025.