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 28 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.
Massachusetts Institute Of Technology tops our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools in the New England Region. Set in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology typically earn about $226,193 annually.
Bowdoin College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Bowdoin College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Brunswick. Early-career mathematics graduates from Bowdoin College make a median of around $159,954 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Tufts University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Tufts University typically earn about $110,512 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Dartmouth College, which ranked #4. Located in the town of Hanover, Dartmouth College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Dartmouth College earn a median of about $108,255 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at Amherst College earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Located in the city of Amherst, Amherst College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Amherst College make a median of around $125,945 per year.
Boston College landed the #6 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Boston College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Chestnut Hill. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $113,093.
Northeastern University came in at #7 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Boston, Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Northeastern University typically earn about $98,407 annually.
College Of The Holy Cross placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Worcester, College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of about $105,706 a year early in their careers.
Fairfield University came in at #9 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of Fairfield, Fairfield University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Fairfield University make a median of around $74,058 per year.
Brandeis University landed the #10 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Waltham. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Brandeis University typically earn about $73,764 annually.
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #11 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Boston, University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $68,500.
Boston University placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Mathematics graduates of Boston University earn a median of about $71,541 a year early in their careers.
Trinity College earned the #13 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Hartford, Trinity College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Trinity College make a median of around $63,076 per year.
University Of Rhode Island ranked #14 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. University Of Rhode Island is a public school located in the suburb of Kingston. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Rhode Island typically earn about $70,156 annually.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #15 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Massachusetts Amherst earn a median of about $84,846 a year early in their careers.
Southern New Hampshire University earned the #16 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Southern New Hampshire University earn a median of about $69,545 a year early in their careers.
University Of Connecticut earned the #17 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Storrs, University Of Connecticut is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Connecticut make a median of around $65,438 per year.
Smith College earned the #18 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $56,480.
Central Connecticut State University earned the #19 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the suburb of New Britain, Central Connecticut State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Central Connecticut State University make a median of around $66,938 per year.
Williams College ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Williams College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Williams College typically earn about $55,193 annually.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #21 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public school located in the suburb of Lowell. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Massachusetts Lowell make a median of around $73,307 per year.
Bridgewater State University ranked #22 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the suburb of Bridgewater, Bridgewater State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Bridgewater State University make a median of around $64,119 per year.
Westfield State University placed #23 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Westfield, Westfield State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Westfield State University make a median of around $63,390 per year.
Assumption College landed the #24 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Assumption College is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Assumption College make a median of around $71,748 per year.
University Of Vermont earned the #25 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Burlington, University Of Vermont is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Vermont make a median of around $78,209 per year.
These schools also send mathematics graduates into strong-paying careers this year:
This list is compiled 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 · 28 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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