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.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 17 schools to find where mathematics graduates earn the most.
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If you want to know which schools send mathematics graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
For graduate earnings in mathematics, no school beat Massachusetts Institute Of Technology this year. Located in the city of Cambridge, Massachusetts Institute Of Technology is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Massachusetts Institute Of Technology make a median of around $226,193 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Tufts University, which ranked #2. Located in the suburb of Medford, Tufts University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Tufts University make a median of around $110,512 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Amherst College, which ranked #3. Amherst College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Amherst. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Amherst College typically earn about $125,945 annually.
Boston College came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Chestnut Hill, Boston College is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Boston College typically earn about $113,093 annually.
Northeastern University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Northeastern University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. Early-career mathematics graduates from Northeastern University make a median of around $98,407 per year.
College Of The Holy Cross earned the #6 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. College Of The Holy Cross is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Mathematics graduates of College Of The Holy Cross earn a median of about $105,706 a year early in their careers.
Brandeis University placed #7 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Waltham, Brandeis University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Brandeis University make a median of around $73,764 per year.
University Of Massachusetts Boston landed the #8 spot for mathematics salaries this year. University Of Massachusetts Boston is a public school located in the city of Boston. Mathematics graduates of University Of Massachusetts Boston earn a median of about $68,500 a year early in their careers.
Boston University earned the #9 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Boston University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Boston. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Boston University typically earn about $71,541 annually.
University Of Massachusetts Amherst came in at #10 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Amherst, University Of Massachusetts Amherst is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,846.
Smith College placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Northampton, Smith College is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Smith College earn a median of about $56,480 a year early in their careers.
Williams College placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Williams College is a private not-for-profit school located in the town of Williamstown. Mathematics graduates of Williams College earn a median of about $55,193 a year early in their careers.
University Of Massachusetts Lowell earned the #13 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Lowell, University Of Massachusetts Lowell is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Massachusetts Lowell make a median of around $73,307 per year.
Bridgewater State University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located 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 earned the #15 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Westfield State University is a public school located in the suburb of Westfield. Early-career mathematics graduates from Westfield State University make a median of around $63,390 per year.
Assumption College placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Assumption College is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Worcester. Early-career mathematics graduates from Assumption College make a median of around $71,748 per year.
Worcester State University earned the #17 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Worcester, Worcester State University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Worcester State University typically earn about $43,169 annually.
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 · 17 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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