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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 32 schools to find where mathematics graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
Cornell University tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools in New York. Cornell University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Ithaca. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $162,763.
Cuny Bernard M Baruch College came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Cuny Bernard M Baruch College is a public school located in the city of New York. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $110,111.
Columbia University In The City Of New York produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #3 spot this year. Located in the city of New York, Columbia University In The City Of New York is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Columbia University In The City Of New York earn a median of about $91,784 a year early in their careers.
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Troy. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $106,266.
New York University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Set in the city of New York, New York University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from New York University typically earn about $121,490 annually.
Fordham University landed the #6 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Bronx, Fordham University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Fordham University earn a median of about $86,926 a year early in their careers.
Cuny City College placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of New York, Cuny City College is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,886.
University Of Rochester earned the #8 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Rochester, University Of Rochester is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Rochester earn a median of about $119,738 a year early in their careers.
Hofstra University earned the #9 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Hofstra University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Hempstead. Early-career mathematics graduates from Hofstra University make a median of around $74,719 per year.
Hamilton College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Hamilton College is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Clinton. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Hamilton College typically earn about $94,417 annually.
St Lawrence University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the town of Canton, St Lawrence University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $87,196.
Suny At Binghamton ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Vestal, Suny At Binghamton is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Suny At Binghamton earn a median of about $90,593 a year early in their careers.
Vassar College earned the #13 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Poughkeepsie, Vassar College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Vassar College typically earn about $77,602 annually.
Cuny Hunter College placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Cuny Hunter College is a public school located in the city of New York. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Hunter College typically earn about $80,498 annually.
Clarkson University came in at #15 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Potsdam, Clarkson University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Clarkson University typically earn about $60,806 annually.
Suny College At Brockport came in at #16 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Brockport, Suny College At Brockport is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Suny College At Brockport earn a median of about $59,158 a year early in their careers.
Suny College At Old Westbury earned the #17 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Old Westbury, Suny College At Old Westbury is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Suny College At Old Westbury typically earn about $55,146 annually.
Mount Saint Mary College came in at #18 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Mount Saint Mary College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Newburgh. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $54,932.
Suny At Geneseo ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Suny At Geneseo is a public school located in the town of Geneseo. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,445.
University At Buffalo landed the #20 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the suburb of Buffalo, University At Buffalo is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,072.
Stony Brook University ranked #21 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Stony Brook, Stony Brook University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Stony Brook University make a median of around $80,309 per year.
Syracuse University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of Syracuse, Syracuse University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,223.
Suny College At Potsdam earned the #23 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Suny College At Potsdam is a public school located in the town of Potsdam. Mathematics graduates of Suny College At Potsdam earn a median of about $51,887 a year early in their careers.
Suny At Albany placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Albany, Suny At Albany is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Suny At Albany typically earn about $55,615 annually.
Cuny Queens College ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Queens, Cuny Queens College is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Cuny Queens College typically earn about $74,200 annually.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning mathematics graduates:
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 · 32 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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