by our College Data Analytics Team
[Applied Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/applied-mathematics/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The schools below stand out for the salaries their applied mathematics graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 3 schools to find where applied mathematics graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose applied mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
Our analysis ranked University Of Oregon the top school for applied mathematics graduate earnings in Oregon. Set in the city of Eugene, University Of Oregon is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Oregon make a median of around $79,137 per year.
University Of Portland came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Portland. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Portland make a median of around $53,917 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Portland State University earned it the #3 place for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Portland, Portland State University is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Portland State University make a median of around $73,557 per year.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries applied mathematics graduates go on to earn early in their careers, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 3 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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