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 62 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.
Our analysis ranked Duke University the top school for mathematics graduate earnings in the Southeast Region. Set in the city of Durham, Duke University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Duke University typically earn about $131,658 annually.
Strong graduate earnings at Vanderbilt University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit school located in the city of Nashville. Early-career mathematics graduates from Vanderbilt University make a median of around $140,068 per year.
A rank of #3 makes Wake Forest University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Winston-Salem, Wake Forest University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $113,570.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Virginia Main Campus earned it the #4 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $133,210.
Strong graduate earnings at College Of William And Mary earned it the #5 place for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of College Of William And Mary earn a median of about $114,526 a year early in their careers.
Kennesaw State University landed the #6 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the suburb of Kennesaw, Kennesaw State University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Kennesaw State University earn a median of about $74,379 a year early in their careers.
University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill earned the #7 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Chapel Hill, University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $101,719.
Northern Kentucky University ranked #8 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Northern Kentucky University is a public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Northern Kentucky University typically earn about $68,890 annually.
James Madison University ranked #9 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from James Madison University typically earn about $82,836 annually.
Georgia College And State University earned the #10 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the town of Milledgeville, Georgia College And State University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Georgia College And State University typically earn about $68,141 annually.
George Mason University placed #11 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Fairfax, George Mason University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $85,621.
The University Of West Florida came in at #12 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the rural area of Pensacola, The University Of West Florida is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from The University Of West Florida make a median of around $65,538 per year.
University Of Memphis landed the #13 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of Memphis, University Of Memphis is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Memphis earn a median of about $74,774 a year early in their careers.
Christopher Newport University placed #14 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Newport News, Christopher Newport University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Christopher Newport University make a median of around $63,864 per year.
Clemson University came in at #15 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Clemson University is a public school located in the suburb of Clemson. Mathematics graduates of Clemson University earn a median of about $85,098 a year early in their careers.
University Of Mary Washington placed #16 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Mary Washington make a median of around $63,457 per year.
University Of Florida ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. University Of Florida is a public school located in the city of Gainesville. Mathematics graduates of University Of Florida earn a median of about $86,226 a year early in their careers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #18 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of about $70,431 a year early in their careers.
University Of South Carolina Columbia landed the #19 spot for mathematics salaries this year. University Of South Carolina Columbia is a public school located in the city of Columbia. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of South Carolina Columbia typically earn about $74,650 annually.
East Tennessee State University landed the #20 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of East Tennessee State University earn a median of about $59,374 a year early in their careers.
University Of Georgia landed the #21 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Athens, University Of Georgia is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Georgia make a median of around $75,014 per year.
University Of Louisville placed #22 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Louisville, University Of Louisville is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Louisville typically earn about $58,133 annually.
Old Dominion University came in at #23 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Old Dominion University is a public school located in the city of Norfolk. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Old Dominion University typically earn about $64,496 annually.
Tulane University Of Louisiana came in at #24 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of New Orleans, Tulane University Of Louisiana is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of Tulane University Of Louisiana earn a median of about $55,916 a year early in their careers.
Athens State University landed the #25 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Athens State University make a median of around $53,236 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 · 62 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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