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2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

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Finding the Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree School for You

Out of all the majors we analyze each year, applied mathematics was ranked #41 in the country. In fact 6,283 degrees and certificates were handed out in 2020-2021.

There are lots of options to pick from today when trying to decide which program is right for you. Along with traditional schools that require in-person attendence, you can attend one of many reputable online schools. Some programs even offer a hybrid experience. Alternatively, you may choose a trade school that prepares you to enter the workforce with knowledge in a specific field.

The Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking is one of many tools that Grad Degree Search has developed to help you make your educational decision. Our analysis looked at 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region to see which doctor's degree programs offered the best educational experiences for students. To come up with a school's ranking, we analyzed numerous factors related to post-graduation wages, the quality of education offered by the school, average accumulated student debt, and more.

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2023 Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region

The following schools top our list of the Best Applied Mathematics Doctor's Degree Colleges.

Top Middle Atlantic Region Schools for a Doctorate in Applied Mathematics

#1

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY

Our analysis found Cornell University to be the best school for applied mathematics students who want to pursue a doctor’s degree in the Middle Atlantic Region . Located in the city of Ithaca, Cornell is a private not-for-profit college with a fairly large student population.

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#2

Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, MD

Out of the 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Johns Hopkins University landed the # 2 spot on the list. Johns Hopkins is a fairly large private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore.

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#3

Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, PA

Out of the 8 schools in the Middle Atlantic Region that were part of this year’s ranking, Carnegie Mellon University landed the # 3 spot on the list. Carnegie Mellon is a large private not-for-profit school located in the large city of Pittsburgh.

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#4

New York University

New York, NY

A rank of #4 on this year’s list means New York University is a great place for applied mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. Located in the large city of New York, NYU is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population.

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A rank of #5 on this year’s list means University of Maryland - College Park is a great place for applied mathematics students working on their doctor’s degree. UMCP is a very large public school located in the large suburb of College Park.

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Columbia University in the City of New York came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Applied Mathematics Doctor’s Degree Schools in the Middle Atlantic Region ranking. Columbia is a very large private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York.

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University of Maryland - Baltimore County landed the #7 spot in the 2023 rankings for the best doctor’s degree applied mathematics programs. UMBC is a fairly large public school located in the large suburb of Baltimore.

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#8

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY

Stony Brook University did quite well in this year’s ranking of the best places for applied mathematics students to get a doctor’s degree. It came in at #8 on the list. Located in the suburb of Stony Brook, SUNY Stony Brook is a public school with a fairly large student population.

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Best Applied Mathematics Colleges by State

Explore the best applied mathematics schools for a specific state in the Middle Atlantic region.

State Degrees Awarded
New York 693
Pennsylvania 568
Maryland 195
New Jersey 190
District of Columbia 110
Delaware 3

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

Related Major Annual Graduates
Statistics 4,594
Mathematics 3,764
Applied Statistics 388
Other Statistics 98

Notes and References

*These averages are for the top 8 schools only.

  • Read more about our ranking methodology.
  • 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.

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