by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their mathematics graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 47 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying mathematics schools.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
Santa Clara University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools in the Far Western Region. Set in the city of Santa Clara, Santa Clara University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Santa Clara University make a median of around $91,342 per year.
University Of Portland came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Portland, University Of Portland is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Portland typically earn about $86,380 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Central Washington University, which ranked #3. Located in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $82,411.
Pacific Lutheran University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the suburb of Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,444.
Strong graduate earnings at Chapman University earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Chapman University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Orange. Early-career mathematics graduates from Chapman University make a median of around $68,983 per year.
Gonzaga University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,461.
California State University Bakersfield earned the #7 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Bakersfield, California State University Bakersfield is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from California State University Bakersfield make a median of around $66,465 per year.
University Of Washington Bothell Campus came in at #8 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public school located in the suburb of Bothell. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Washington Bothell Campus typically earn about $96,036 annually.
University Of Washington Seattle Campus landed the #9 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Washington Seattle Campus make a median of around $96,036 per year.
California State University Fresno ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of Fresno, California State University Fresno is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from California State University Fresno typically earn about $65,558 annually.
California State University Monterey Bay landed the #11 spot for mathematics salaries this year. California State University Monterey Bay is a public school located in the suburb of Seaside. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,436.
California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earned the #12 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of San Luis Obispo, California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo earn a median of about $78,202 a year early in their careers.
University Of California Berkeley earned the #13 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Berkeley, University Of California Berkeley is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,173.
San Diego Mesa College ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of San Diego, San Diego Mesa College is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,965.
Whitworth University came in at #15 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Spokane. Early-career mathematics graduates from Whitworth University make a median of around $74,637 per year.
University Of California Los Angeles came in at #16 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of California Los Angeles is a public school located in the city of Los Angeles. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $91,295.
University Of California San Diego ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of La Jolla, University Of California San Diego is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of California San Diego typically earn about $70,456 annually.
University Of Nevada Reno placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. University Of Nevada Reno is a public school located in the city of Reno. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,008.
University Of California Santa Barbara landed the #19 spot for mathematics salaries this year. University Of California Santa Barbara is a public school located in the suburb of Santa Barbara. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of California Santa Barbara typically earn about $75,626 annually.
University Of California Irvine landed the #20 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of Irvine, University Of California Irvine is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $75,692.
Seattle University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Seattle, Seattle University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Seattle University earn a median of about $57,551 a year early in their careers.
College Of The Canyons landed the #22 spot for mathematics salaries this year. College Of The Canyons is a public school located in the suburb of Santa Clarita. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from College Of The Canyons typically earn about $59,937 annually.
San Francisco State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of San Francisco, San Francisco State University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of San Francisco State University earn a median of about $75,911 a year early in their careers.
University Of Puget Sound ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Puget Sound typically earn about $81,474 annually.
University Of California Santa Cruz earned the #25 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Santa Cruz, University Of California Santa Cruz is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $76,366.
These schools rounded out the top of this year’s highest-paid mathematics ranking:
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition. Schools are ranked on the median early-career earnings of their mathematics graduates, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard field-of-study earnings and IPEDS).
Ranking method: College Major Earnings · 47 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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