2025 Best Applied Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Florida

a master's degree in applied mathematics is more popular than many other degrees. In fact, it ranks #35 out of 343 on popularity of all such degrees in the nation. As a result, there are many college that offer the degree, making your choice of school a hard one.

In 2025, College Factual analyzed 2 schools in order to identify the top ones for its Best Applied Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Florida ranking. Combined, these schools handed out 231 master's degrees in applied mathematics to qualified students.

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Early-Career Earnings

One measure we use to determine the quality of a school is to look at the average salary of master's graduates during the early years of their career. That is, everyone wants their master's degree to be worth something, and salaries are one measure of determining that.

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 applied mathematics students vs. other majors.
• Major Demand - How many other applied mathematics students want to attend this school to pursue a master's degree.
• 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.
• Student Debt - How easy is it for applied mathematics to pay back their student loans after receiving their master's degree.
• Accreditation - Whether a school is regionally accredited and/or accredited by a recognized applied mathematics related body.

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

More Ways to Rank Applied Mathematics Schools

Since the program you select can have a significant impact on your future, we've developed a number of rankings, including this Best Applied Mathematics Master's Degree Schools in Florida list, to help you choose the best school for you.

Best Schools for Master’s Students to Study Applied Mathematics in Florida

Learn about the top ranked colleges and universities for applied mathematics students seeking a a master's degree.

Top Florida Schools for a Master's in Applied Math

1

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL

158 Annual Graduates

$77,419 Median Starting Salary

It is difficult to beat University of Miami if you wish to pursue a master's degree in applied mathematics. U Miami is a large private not-for-profit university located in the suburb of Coral Gables.

Soon after graduation, applied math master's recipients typically make around $77,419 in their early careers.

More information about a master’s in applied mathematics from University of Miami

1

Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL

Florida State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a master's degree in applied mathematics. Located in the city of Tallahassee, Florida State is a public university with a very large student population.More information about a master’s in applied mathematics from Florida State University

2

University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL

11 Annual Graduates

Any student who is interested in a master's degree in applied mathematics has to check out University of Central Florida. UCF is a fairly large public university located in the large suburb of Orlando.More information about a master’s in applied mathematics from University of Central Florida

3

University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL

8 Annual Graduates

University of North Florida is a wonderful option for students interested in a master's degree in applied mathematics. Located in the large city of Jacksonville, UNF is a public university with a fairly large student population.More information about a master’s in applied mathematics from University of North Florida

Best Applied Mathematics Colleges in the Southeast Region

Explore all the Best Applied Mathematics Schools in the Southeast Area or other specific states within that region.

State	Colleges	Degrees Awarded
Georgia	190	84
Virginia	182	61
North Carolina	178	71
Tennessee	166	146
Alabama	151	4
Louisiana	147	101
Kentucky	147	43
South Carolina	146	1
Mississippi	145	0
Arkansas	121	14

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Applied Mathematics Related Rankings by Major

Applied Mathematics is one of 4 different types of Mathematics & Statistics programs to choose from.

Applied Math Concentrations

Major	Annual Graduates
Financial Mathematics	195
General Applied Mathematics	36

Most Popular Related Majors

Related Major	Annual Graduates
Mathematics	77
Statistics	50

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.