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 5 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.
Athens State University earned the #1 spot for highest-paid mathematics graduates in Alabama. Set in the town of Athens, Athens State University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,236.
A rank of #2 makes Auburn University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Auburn University is a public school located in the city of Auburn. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $55,525.
The University Of Alabama came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Tuscaloosa, The University Of Alabama is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Alabama earn a median of about $69,002 a year early in their careers.
University Of Alabama At Birmingham came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. University Of Alabama At Birmingham is a public school located in the city of Birmingham. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Alabama At Birmingham make a median of around $52,520 per year.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Troy University, which ranked #5. Troy University is a public school located in the town of Troy. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Troy University typically earn about $53,047 annually.
This list is compiled 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 · 5 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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