by our College Data Analytics Team
[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The highest-paying schools turn a applied mathematics degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 43 schools to find where applied mathematics graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send applied mathematics graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Harvard University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools in the United States. Harvard University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Cambridge. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Harvard University make a median of around $178,318 per year.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public school located in the city of Seattle. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $116,297 annually.
Brown University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in applied mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the city of Providence, Brown University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Brown University typically earn about $135,511 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of California Berkeley earned it the #4 place for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of California Berkeley earn a median of about $144,689 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Stevens Institute Of Technology earned it the #5 place for applied mathematics. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Stevens Institute Of Technology make a median of around $97,700 per year.
Northwestern University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Located in the city of Evanston, Northwestern University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,684.
University Of Colorado Boulder came in at #7 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,459.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earn a median of about $117,954 a year early in their careers.
Columbia University In The City Of New York earned the #9 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. Applied Mathematics graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of about $91,559 a year early in their careers.
Ohio State University Main Campus came in at #10 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Ohio State University Main Campus is a public school located in the city of Columbus. Applied Mathematics graduates of Ohio State University Main Campus earn a median of about $82,523 a year early in their careers.
Wentworth Institute Of Technology earned the #11 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Wentworth Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Applied Mathematics graduates of Wentworth Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $82,152 a year early in their careers.
Emory University landed the #12 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Emory University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Atlanta. Applied Mathematics graduates of Emory University earn a median of about $81,787 a year early in their careers.
University Of Southern California ranked #13 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Southern California earn a median of about $94,658 a year early in their careers.
Rochester Institute Of Technology came in at #14 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Rochester. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,153.
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #15 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Santa Barbara, University Of California Santa Barbara is a public institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $109,292.
University Of Wisconsin Stout came in at #16 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Menomonie, University Of Wisconsin Stout is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Wisconsin Stout make a median of around $93,222 per year.
Bryant University earned the #17 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Smithfield, Bryant University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $94,973.
University Of California Los Angeles placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $95,647.
University Of Idaho landed the #19 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Set in the town of Moscow, University Of Idaho is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Idaho make a median of around $72,823 per year.
Robert Morris University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Robert Morris University typically earn about $88,367 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Texas A And M University College Station is a public school located in the city of College Station. Applied Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $92,684 a year early in their careers.
University Of Kentucky earned the #22 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Kentucky make a median of around $71,306 per year.
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford came in at #23 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public school located in the town of Bradford. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Pittsburgh Bradford typically earn about $90,036 annually.
University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg landed the #24 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Greensburg, University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg make a median of around $90,036 per year.
University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus came in at #25 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn a median of about $90,036 a year early in their careers.
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This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their applied mathematics graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 43 schools evaluated.
*Salary figures reflect median early-career earnings (about 5 years after graduation) and may vary by how long a person takes to complete their degree.
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