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 schools below stand out for the salaries their applied mathematics graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 3 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools.
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If you want to know which schools send applied mathematics graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned the #1 spot for highest-paid applied mathematics graduates in Washington. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $126,927.
Seattle University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in applied mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Seattle University typically earn about $83,342 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in applied mathematics will find them at Washington State University, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Pullman, Washington State University is a public institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Washington State University typically earn about $70,386 annually.
The ranking above is published 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 · 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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