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 4 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 University Of Arkansas, our #1 for mathematics graduate salaries in Arkansas. Located in the city of Fayetteville, University Of Arkansas is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Arkansas typically earn about $63,660 annually.
A rank of #2 makes Arkansas Tech University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the town of Russellville, Arkansas Tech University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Arkansas Tech University typically earn about $45,280 annually.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at University Of Central Arkansas, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Conway, University Of Central Arkansas is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Central Arkansas earn a median of about $40,993 a year early in their careers.
Arkansas State University Main Campus produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Jonesboro, Arkansas State University Main Campus is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Arkansas State University Main Campus make a median of around $43,276 per year.
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 · 4 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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