2025 Best General Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts
19
Colleges in Massachusetts
1,605
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Ranked #26 in popularity,
general mathematics is one of the most sought-after 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.
For its 2025 ranking, College Factual looked at 19 schools in Massachusetts to determine which ones were the best for general mathematics students pursuing a degree. When you put them all together, these colleges and universities awarded 1,605 degrees in general mathematics annually.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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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Choosing a Great General Mathematics School
The mathematical sciences program you select can have a big impact on your future. That's why we developed our collection of Best Schools for General Mathematics rankings. In order to come up with a best overall ranking for general mathematics schools, we combine our degree-level rankings, weighting them by the number of degrees awarded at each level.
You may want to choose one of the degree levels below to find the schools of most interest to you.
General Mathematics Rankings by Degree Level
Since picking the right college can be one of the most important decisions of your life, we've developed the Best General Mathematics Schools in Massachusetts ranking, along with many other major-related rankings, to help you make that decision.
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Featured General Mathematics Programs
Learn about start dates, transferring credits, availability of financial aid, and more by contacting the universities below.
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.
Learn More
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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Best Schools for General Mathematics in Massachusetts
The schools below may not offer all types of mathematical sciences degrees so you may want to filter by degree level first. However, they are great for the degree levels they do offer.
10 Top Massachusetts Schools in Mathematical Sciences
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
2nd
Most Popular In MA
145
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is difficult to beat Massachusetts Institute of Technology if you want to pursue a degree in general mathematics. Located in the city of Cambridge, MIT is a private not-for-profit school with a fairly large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #1 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means MIT is a great school overall.
There were roughly 145 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at MIT in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general mathematics from Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
9th
Most Popular In MA
58
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Tufts University is one of the best schools in the United States for getting a degree in general mathematics. Tufts is a large private not-for-profit university located in the large suburb of Medford. A Best Colleges rank of #39 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Tufts is a great university overall.
There were approximately 58 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Tufts in the most recent data year.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Mathematics
Program Name
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.
More information about a degree in BA in Mathematics from Southern New Hampshire UniversityRelated Programs
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
4th
Most Popular In MA
87
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
It is hard to beat Boston College if you want to pursue a degree in general mathematics. Boston College is a large private not-for-profit college located in the city of Chestnut Hill. A Best Colleges rank of #17 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Boston College is a great college overall.
There were approximately 87 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Boston College in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
5th
Most Popular In MA
95
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
It's difficult to beat Northeastern University if you want to pursue a degree in general mathematics. Northeastern is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #33 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Northeastern is a great university overall.
There were about 95 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Northeastern in the most recent data year.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
10th
Most Popular In MA
89
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Amherst, Amherst is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. A Best Colleges rank of #72 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means Amherst is a great college overall.
There were roughly 89 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general mathematics from Amherst College
Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
3rd
Most Popular In MA
152
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Boston U is a fairly large private not-for-profit university located in the large city of Boston. A Best Colleges rank of #23 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Boston U is a great university overall.
There were about 152 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Boston U in the most recent year we have data available.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
1st
Most Popular In MA
280
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the small city of Amherst, UMass Amherst is a public university with a very large student population. A Best Colleges rank of #60 out of 2,152 colleges nationwide means UMass Amherst is a great university overall.
There were roughly 280 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at UMass Amherst in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelors
Degree Type
BA in Mathematics - Applied Mathematics
Program Name
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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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
13th
Most Popular In MA
48
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Holy Cross is a small private not-for-profit college located in the medium-sized city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #59 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means Holy Cross is a great college overall.
There were roughly 48 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Holy Cross in the most recent year we have data available.
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Bachelor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
7th
Most Popular In MA
53
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
Located in the town of Williamstown, Williams is a private not-for-profit college with a small student population. This college ranks 13th out of 63 schools for overall quality in the state of Massachusetts.
There were approximately 53 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at Williams in the most recent data year.
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Doctor's Degree
Highest Degree Type
14th
Most Popular In MA
33
Mathematical Sciences Degrees Awarded
WPI is a moderately-sized private not-for-profit school located in the midsize city of Worcester. A Best Colleges rank of #52 out of 2,152 schools nationwide means WPI is a great school overall.
There were about 33 general mathematics students who graduated with this degree at WPI in the most recent year we have data available.
More information about a degree in general mathematics from Worcester Polytechnic Institute
