by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) programs reward a close look at where graduates go on to earn the most. The schools below stand out for the salaries their mathematics graduates go on to command.
For its 2026 highest-paid-graduates ranking, College Factual looked at 12 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.
Leading the list is Brigham Young University Provo, our #1 for mathematics graduate salaries in the Rocky Mountains Region. Set in the city of Provo, Brigham Young University Provo is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Brigham Young University Provo make a median of around $89,349 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Brigham Young University Idaho, which ranked #2. Set in the town of Rexburg, Brigham Young University Idaho is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $71,698.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at University Of Colorado Denver, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Denver, University Of Colorado Denver is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Colorado Denver make a median of around $71,496 per year.
Colorado State University Fort Collins came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Colorado State University Fort Collins is a public school located in the city of Fort Collins. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Colorado State University Fort Collins typically earn about $74,186 annually.
Metropolitan State College Of Denver produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Metropolitan State College Of Denver is a public school located in the city of Denver. Early-career mathematics graduates from Metropolitan State College Of Denver make a median of around $71,486 per year.
University Of Colorado Boulder ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of Boulder, University Of Colorado Boulder is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Colorado Boulder make a median of around $82,787 per year.
University Of Northern Colorado landed the #7 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Greeley, University Of Northern Colorado is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Northern Colorado earn a median of about $60,194 a year early in their careers.
University Of Wyoming placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the town of Laramie, University Of Wyoming is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Wyoming make a median of around $49,583 per year.
Montana State University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Bozeman, Montana State University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $70,536.
University Of Utah placed #10 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Salt Lake City, University Of Utah is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Utah earn a median of about $48,842 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Montana placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Missoula, The University Of Montana is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Montana earn a median of about $48,039 a year early in their careers.
University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs landed the #12 spot for mathematics salaries this year. University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs is a public school located in the city of Colorado Springs. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Colorado At Colorado Springs make a median of around $37,197 per year.
This ranking is produced 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 · 12 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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