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 24 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.
For graduate earnings in applied mathematics, no school beat New York University this year. Located in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $172,750 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Vanderbilt University one of the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Vanderbilt University typically earn about $134,475 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Johns Hopkins University one of the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Baltimore. Applied Mathematics graduates of Johns Hopkins University earn a median of about $121,262 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #4 place for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Washington Seattle Campus typically earn about $138,586 annually.
Depaul University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in applied mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Chicago, Depaul University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Depaul University typically earn about $110,155 annually.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Applied Mathematics graduates of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute earn a median of about $114,004 a year early in their careers.
Stevens Institute Of Technology landed the #7 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hoboken. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Stevens Institute Of Technology typically earn about $84,983 annually.
University Of Southern California earned the #8 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Los Angeles, University Of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,685.
Seattle University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Set in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $83,342.
Stony Brook University came in at #10 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Stony Brook University is a public school located in the suburb of Stony Brook. Applied Mathematics graduates of Stony Brook University earn a median of about $83,112 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. The University Of Texas At Austin is a public school located in the city of Austin. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $82,241 per year.
Southern Methodist University ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $80,690.
University Of Oregon earned the #13 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of Oregon is a public school located in the city of Eugene. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from University Of Oregon typically earn about $79,137 annually.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania came in at #14 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Slippery Rock, Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania is a public institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania earn a median of about $78,075 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Irvine earned the #15 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of California Irvine is a public school located in the city of Irvine. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of California Irvine earn a median of about $78,041 a year early in their careers.
University Of Miami earned the #16 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of Miami is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Coral Gables. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Miami make a median of around $77,419 per year.
University Of Virginia Main Campus placed #17 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of about $76,647 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,148.
Ohio State University Main Campus landed the #19 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Columbus, Ohio State University Main Campus is a public institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Ohio State University Main Campus typically earn about $74,389 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #20 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from The University Of Texas At Dallas make a median of around $73,814 per year.
Portland State University came in at #21 for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Portland State University is a public school located in the city of Portland. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from Portland State University typically earn about $73,557 annually.
University Of Cincinnati Main Campus earned the #22 position for applied mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Cincinnati, University Of Cincinnati Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Cincinnati Main Campus make a median of around $69,396 per year.
University At Buffalo ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a public institution. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from University At Buffalo typically earn about $63,402 annually.
University Of Kentucky placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. 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 $57,028 per year.
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This ranking is produced 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 · 24 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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