by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) is a field where your choice of school can shape what you earn after graduation. The highest-paying schools turn a mathematics degree into the strongest early-career earnings.
College Factual analyzed 6 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.
Johns Hopkins University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools in Maryland. Located in the city of Baltimore, Johns Hopkins University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $138,612.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Maryland College Park earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of College Park, University Of Maryland College Park is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,607.
University Of Maryland Baltimore County produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Set in the suburb of Baltimore, University Of Maryland Baltimore County is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Maryland Baltimore County make a median of around $86,534 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Towson University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Towson, Towson University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Towson University typically earn about $80,195 annually.
St Marys College Of Maryland produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the rural area of St. Mary's City, St Marys College Of Maryland is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of St Marys College Of Maryland earn a median of about $61,890 a year early in their careers.
Salisbury University placed #6 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Salisbury, Salisbury University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,795.
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 · 6 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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