2024 Best Financial Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania

Ranked #43 in popularity, financial mathematics is one of the most sought-after master's degree programs in the nation. So, there are lots of possibilities to explore when you're trying to determine where you want to get your degree.

College Factual looked at 2 colleges and universities when compiling its 2024 Best Financial Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 142 master's degrees in financial mathematics to qualified students.

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Other Factors We Consider

In addition to the above, you should consider some of the following factors:

• Major Focus - How much a school focuses on financial mathematics students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - The number of financial mathematics students who choose to seek a master's degree at the school.
• Educational Resources - The amount of money and other resources allocated to students while they are pursuing their degree. These resources include such things as number of students per instructor and education expenditures per student.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized financial mathematics related body.

Our full ranking methodology documents in more detail how we consider these factors to identify the best colleges for financial mathematics students working on their master's degree.

More Ways to Rank Financial Mathematics Schools

The financial math school you choose to invest your time and money in matters. To help you make the decision that is right for you, we've developed a number of major-specific rankings, including this list of the Best Financial Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Pennsylvania.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Financial Mathematics in Pennsylvania

The following list ranks the best colleges and universities for pursuing a master's degree in financial mathematics.

Top Pennsylvania Schools for a Master's in Financial Math

1

Villanova University
Villanova, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

41 Annual Graduates

Villanova University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a master's degree in financial mathematics. Located in the suburb of Villanova, Villanova is a private not-for-profit university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in financial mathematics from Villanova University

2

Temple University
Philadelphia, PA

Master's Degree Highest Degree Type

15 Annual Graduates

Temple University is a wonderful decision for individuals interested in a master's degree in financial mathematics. Located in the city of Philadelphia, Temple is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in financial mathematics from Temple University

Best Financial Mathematics Colleges in the Middle Atlantic Region

Explore all the Best Financial Mathematics Schools in the Middle Atlantic Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
New York	695	283
Maryland	363	69
New Jersey	346	130
District of Columbia	334	104

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Financial Mathematics Related Rankings by Major

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

Majors Similar to Financial Math

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Computational & Applied Mathematics	397
General Applied Mathematics	17
Computational Mathematics	1

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).
• Credit for the banner image above goes to Steven G. Johnson. More about our data sources and methodologies.