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Featured Applied Mathematics Programs
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BA in Mathematics
If you have a knack for mathematics and an interest in learning more, study online to achieve your career goals at Southern New Hampshire University. Our mathematics degree can help you enhance your mathematical abilities, including reasoning and problem-solving in three areas: analysis, algebra and statistics.
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BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Put mathematical concepts to work to solve today's most complex real-world problems by studying applied mathematics with this specialized online bachelor's from Southern New Hampshire University.
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2026 Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools in New York
Below are the schools that deliver the strongest value in applied mathematics, balancing cost against outcomes.
Best Value Applied Mathematics Schools
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College tops our 2026 list of the best value applied mathematics schools in New York. Located in the city of New York, Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,464, compared with $15,414 for out-of-state students. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,691 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of Cuny Bernard M Baruch College earn a median of $61,459 early in their careers. Set against $11,691 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College admits about 48% of applicants.
Cuny City College is a great value for students pursuing a degree in applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a large public institution. In-state tuition and fees average $7,340, while out-of-state students pay about $15,290. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $13,389. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $28,702. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Cuny City College admits about 60% of applicants.
Cuny New York City College Of Technology came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the best value applied mathematics schools. Cuny New York City College Of Technology is a large public school located in the city of Brooklyn. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $7,332, while out-of-state students pay about $15,282. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $11,492 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of Cuny New York City College Of Technology earn a median of $44,323 early in their careers. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 80%.
Students looking for strong value in applied mathematics will find it at Columbia University In The City Of New York, which ranked #4. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. In-state tuition and fees average $70,517. Students borrow a median of $23,258 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $91,559. That is a strong return on a $23,258 median debt. Columbia University In The City Of New York admits about 4% of applicants.
Stony Brook University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the best value applied mathematics schools. Stony Brook University is a very large public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,931, while out-of-state students pay about $32,741. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $19,000 in student loans. Applied Mathematics graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of $64,042 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $19,000 median debt. Stony Brook University admits about 49% of applicants.
Suny At Albany placed #6 among the best values for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a very large public university. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $10,601, with out-of-state students paying around $30,991. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $21,286. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Suny At Albany generally make around $65,604. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. Suny At Albany admits about 69% of applicants.
University At Buffalo earned the #7 position for value in applied mathematics this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a very large public university. The average in-state cost of tuition and fees is $10,936, while out-of-state students pay about $31,536. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $22,232 in student loans. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $63,402. Set against $22,232 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. University At Buffalo admits about 74% of applicants.
University Of Rochester came in at #8 for value in applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $67,080. Students borrow a median of $21,517 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Rochester generally make around $60,865. Set against $21,517 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 40%.
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #9 for value in applied mathematics this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a large private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. In-state tuition and fees average $59,210. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $26,682. Applied Mathematics graduates of Rochester Institute Of Technology earn a median of $74,921 early in their careers. That is a strong return on a $26,682 median debt. The acceptance rate is 67%.
New York University came in at #10 for value in applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $62,796 in tuition and fees. Students borrow a median of $21,897 to complete the applied mathematics program here. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $64,516. Set against $21,897 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Roughly 9% of applicants are accepted.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #11 for value in applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit institution. Students from in state pay about $64,078 in tuition and fees. Typical student debt for applied mathematics graduates is $24,975. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute generally make around $76,974. Set against $24,975 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute admits about 64% of applicants.
Syracuse University came in at #12 for value in applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a very large private not-for-profit institution. In-state tuition and fees average $65,528. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $26,130 in student loans. Early-career applied mathematics graduates make about $54,785. Weighed against typical debt, the earnings make a compelling case for value. The acceptance rate is 46%.
Fordham University earned the #13 position for value in applied mathematics this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a large private not-for-profit institution. Expect in-state tuition and fees of around $64,470. Applied Mathematics graduates carry a median of $25,643 in student loans. Soon after graduation, applied mathematics degree recipients from Fordham University generally make around $59,403. Set against $25,643 in median debt, that is a healthy payoff. The acceptance rate is 59%.
Notes and References
This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. Schools are scored on the balance of cost (tuition and student debt) against student outcomes (post-graduation earnings) — a measure of return on investment, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Ranking method: College Major Best Value · 39 schools evaluated.
*Averages shown above reflect the top 14 ranked schools only.
- 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 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).
More about our data sources and methodologies.
[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) is a field worth comparing on the balance of cost and outcomes. The schools below stand out for delivering a strong applied mathematics education at a price that pays off.
