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 highest-paying schools turn a applied mathematics degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 15 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.
New York University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools in the Middle Atlantic Region. New York University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of New York. After graduating, applied mathematics degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $172,750 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Johns Hopkins University earned it the #2 place for applied mathematics. Set in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Johns Hopkins University make a median of around $121,262 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Columbia University In The City Of New York earned it the #3 place for applied mathematics. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,559.
Strong graduate earnings at Stevens Institute Of Technology earned it the #4 place for applied mathematics. Located in the suburb of Hoboken, Stevens Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Stevens Institute Of Technology make a median of around $90,274 per year.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute produces some of the highest-paid graduates in applied mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the city of Troy, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute make a median of around $114,004 per year.
Rochester Institute Of Technology ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Rochester, Rochester Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Rochester Institute Of Technology make a median of around $88,153 per year.
Robert Morris University landed the #7 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Moon Township, Robert Morris University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $88,367.
University Of Pittsburgh Bradford ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. University Of Pittsburgh Bradford is a public school located in the town of Bradford. Applied Mathematics graduates of University Of Pittsburgh Bradford earn a median of about $90,036 a year early in their careers.
University Of Pittsburgh Greensburg came in at #9 for applied mathematics graduate earnings 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 ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. Located in the city of Pittsburgh, University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from University Of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus make a median of around $90,036 per year.
Stony Brook University landed the #11 spot for applied mathematics salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Early-career applied mathematics graduates from Stony Brook University make a median of around $89,923 per year.
Slippery Rock University Of Pennsylvania ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying applied mathematics schools. 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.
Cuny City College placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Set in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a public institution. Students who complete the applied mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,739.
Farmingdale State College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Set in the suburb of Farmingdale, Farmingdale State College is a public institution. Applied Mathematics graduates of Farmingdale State College earn a median of about $44,430 a year early in their careers.
University At Buffalo placed #15 among the highest-paying schools for applied mathematics. Located 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.
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 · 15 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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