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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 14 schools on the early-career earnings of their mathematics graduates.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
New Jersey Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools in New Jersey. Located in the city of Newark, New Jersey Institute Of Technology is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of New Jersey Institute Of Technology earn a median of about $91,649 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Rutgers University Camden, which ranked #2. Rutgers University Camden is a public school located in the city of Camden. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $97,521.
Strong graduate earnings at Rutgers University New Brunswick earned it the #3 place for mathematics. Located in the city of New Brunswick, Rutgers University New Brunswick is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick make a median of around $97,521 per year.
A rank of #4 makes Rutgers University Newark one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Rutgers University Newark is a public school located in the city of Newark. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $97,521.
Strong graduate earnings at Ramapo College Of New Jersey earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Mahwah, Ramapo College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Ramapo College Of New Jersey make a median of around $66,559 per year.
The College Of New Jersey ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the suburb of Ewing, The College Of New Jersey is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of The College Of New Jersey earn a median of about $77,172 a year early in their careers.
Monmouth University came in at #7 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of West Long Branch, Monmouth University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Monmouth University typically earn about $73,949 annually.
The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey landed the #8 spot for mathematics salaries this year. The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey is a public school located in the rural area of Galloway. Early-career mathematics graduates from The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey make a median of around $66,331 per year.
Rowan University placed #9 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Rowan University is a public school located in the suburb of Glassboro. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,698.
Montclair State University placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Montclair, Montclair State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Montclair State University make a median of around $60,997 per year.
William Paterson University Of New Jersey ranked #11 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. William Paterson University Of New Jersey is a public school located in the suburb of Wayne. Mathematics graduates of William Paterson University Of New Jersey earn a median of about $70,526 a year early in their careers.
Rider University earned the #12 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Lawrenceville, Rider University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Rider University typically earn about $50,478 annually.
Kean University came in at #13 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Union, Kean University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Kean University earn a median of about $63,214 a year early in their careers.
New Jersey City University came in at #14 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Jersey City, New Jersey City University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from New Jersey City University make a median of around $54,338 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 14 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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