2022 Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computational Mathematics

Computational Mathematicsmaster's programs are on the lower end of the spectrum in terms of popularity. In fact, the major degree program ranks #927 out of the 1095 majors we look at each year. While this may limit the number of schools that offer the degree program, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

In 2022, College Factual analyzed 9 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computational Mathematics ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 20 master's degrees in computational mathematics to qualified students.

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Choosing a Great Computational Mathematics School for Your Master's Degree

The computational math master's degree program you select can have a big impact on your future. One of the reasons we created our Most Popular Master's Degree Colleges for Computational Mathematics ranking is to help you make that choice.

Being popular does not always equate to overall quality, but a school with a large number of computational mathematics students usually has them for a reason. This may be due to it being a great value, it offering a stellar educational experience, or the subject is a major focus of the school.

More Ways to Rank Computational Mathematics Schools

This ranking is just one of the many we have created. First of all, if you are interested in other degree levels, you may want to take a look at one of the rankings highlighted above. Also, if you are interested in attending school in a specific part of the country, see our rankings by location. Plus, you can view our other rankings for computational mathematics.

Most Popular Schools for Master’s Students to Study Computational Mathematics in the United States

The following list ranks the most popular colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in computational mathematics.

Most Well Attended Schools for Computational Math Students Working on Their Master's

1

DePaul University
Chicago, IL

7 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In IL

#1 Best Quality In IL

DePaul University is one of the most popular schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in computational mathematics. DePaul is a very large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Chicago. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in computational mathematics in Illinois.

There were roughly 7 computational mathematics students who graduated with this degree at DePaul in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from DePaul University

2

Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA

6 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In PA

#2 Best Quality In PA

Any student pursuing a degree in a master's degree in computational mathematics needs to check out Duquesne University. Duquesne is a medium-sized private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #2 in quality for master's degrees in computational mathematics in Pennsylvania. More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from Duquesne University

3

Harvard University
Cambridge, MA

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In MA

#1 Best Quality In MA

Harvard University is one of the most popular schools in the country for getting a master's degree in computational mathematics. Located in the medium-sized city of Cambridge, Harvard is a private not-for-profit university with a very large student population. Potential students might also be interested to know that the school ranks #1 in quality for master's degrees in computational mathematics in Massachusetts.

There were about 3 computational mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Harvard in the most recent year we have data available.

More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from Harvard University

3

Claremont Graduate University
Claremont, CA

3 Annual Master's Degrees

#1 Most Popular In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Claremont Graduate University is a popular option for individuals interested in a master's degree in computational mathematics. Claremont Graduate University is a small private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Claremont.

There were approximately 3 computational mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Claremont Graduate University in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from Claremont Graduate University

5

Carnegie Mellon University
Pittsburgh, PA

1 Annual Master's Degrees

#2 Most Popular In PA

#1 Best Quality In PA

Carnegie Mellon is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Pittsburgh. This isn't the only ranking where the school placed. It's also #1 in quality for master's degrees in computational mathematics in Pennsylvania.

There were approximately 1 computational mathematics individuals who graduated with this degree at Carnegie Mellon in the most recent data year.

More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from Carnegie Mellon University

6

University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT

#1 Most Popular In UT

Located in the city of Salt Lake City, U of U is a public university with a very large student population. More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from University of Utah

6

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, TX

#1 Most Popular In TX

SMU is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Dallas. More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from Southern Methodist University

6

The College at Brockport
Brockport, NY

#1 Most Popular In NY

Located in the fringe town of Brockport, SUNY Brockport is a public college with a medium-sized student population. More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from The College at Brockport

6

California Institute of Technology
Pasadena, CA

#2 Most Popular In CA

Doctor's Degree Highest Degree Type

Located in the medium-sized city of Pasadena, Caltech is a private not-for-profit school with a small student population. More information about a master’s in computational mathematics from California Institute of Technology

Computational Mathematics by Region

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Rankings in Majors Related to Computational Math

One of 5 majors within the Applied Mathematics area of study, Computational Mathematics has other similar majors worth exploring.

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Financial Mathematics	3,940
General Applied Mathematics	963
Computational & Applied Mathematics	513
Other Applied Mathematics	2

Notes and References

• The bars on the spread charts above show the distribution of the schools on this list +/- one standard deviation from the mean.
• 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 the rest 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).
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