by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 9 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying mathematics schools.
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If you want to know which schools send mathematics graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Central Washington University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools in Washington. Set in the town of Ellensburg, Central Washington University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Central Washington University typically earn about $82,411 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Pacific Lutheran University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Pacific Lutheran University typically earn about $79,444 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Gonzaga University earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Gonzaga University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Spokane. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Gonzaga University typically earn about $68,461 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at University Of Washington Bothell Campus, which ranked #4. Set in the suburb of Bothell, University Of Washington Bothell Campus is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Washington Bothell Campus make a median of around $96,036 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Washington Seattle Campus earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Set in the city of Seattle, University Of Washington Seattle Campus is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Washington Seattle Campus earn a median of about $96,036 a year early in their careers.
Whitworth University ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Spokane, Whitworth University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,637.
Seattle University ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Seattle University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Seattle. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Seattle University typically earn about $57,551 annually.
University Of Puget Sound placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Tacoma, University Of Puget Sound is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Puget Sound make a median of around $81,474 per year.
Western Washington University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Bellingham, Western Washington University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $77,518.
The ranking above is published by College Factual, 2026 edition. The methodology measures the salaries 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 · 9 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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