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15 Best Public Mathematics Universities in the United States

Of the 15 Public Mathematics universities in the United States, University of California, Los Angeles ranks highest at #40 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. It is followed by Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States). Across the whole list there are 18 courses to choose from.

15 universities · ranked best first

how we rank

By university type

How these universities are ranked

2 of these universities hold a QS World position, from #40 (University of California, Los Angeles) to #501 (Colorado School of Mines); they are listed first, in that order. Below them, universities follow their research output: University of California, Los Angeles is cited most (52,934,262 citations).

Public, private and where they are

15 are public and 0 private (100% public).

What the courses look like

The usual length is 4 years. 94% are full-time and 1 can be studied online. Start dates lean to Fall (100% of courses with a stated intake) and Spring (100% of courses with a stated intake). University of Tennessee, Martin offers the widest choice, with 2 of these courses.

Frequently asked questions

Which is the best university in the United States for Public Mathematics?

University of California, Los Angeles (QS World #40), Colorado School of Mines (QS World #501) and University of Alabama at Birmingham (#175 in United States) lead this list. QS World positions come first; the rest are ranked by research impact.

How many public universities offer Public Mathematics in the United States?

15 public and 0 private universities are on this list.

How long does a Public Mathematics course take in the United States?

Most listed courses run 4 years.

When do Public Mathematics courses start in the United States?

Fall is the main intake — 100% of courses with a stated start date begin then, and Spring is the second.

Can I study Public Mathematics online with a university in the United States?

1 of these courses are listed as online.

Which university has the most Public Mathematics courses in the United States?

University of Tennessee, Martin, with 2, ahead of University of Alabama at Birmingham (2).

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