by our College Data Analytics Team
[Mathematics](/majors/mathematics-and-statistics/mathematics/) graduates earn very different salaries depending on where they study. The schools below stand out for the salaries their mathematics graduates go on to command.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying mathematics schools.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is Northern Kentucky University, our #1 for mathematics graduate salaries in Kentucky. Northern Kentucky University is a public school located in the suburb of Highland Heights. Early-career mathematics graduates from Northern Kentucky University make a median of around $68,890 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at University Of Louisville earned it the #2 place for mathematics. University Of Louisville is a public school located in the city of Louisville. Mathematics graduates of University Of Louisville earn a median of about $58,133 a year early in their careers.
University Of Kentucky came in at #3 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Lexington, University Of Kentucky is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,171.
Western Kentucky University produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #4 spot this year. Located in the city of Bowling Green, Western Kentucky University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Western Kentucky University earn a median of about $43,859 a year early in their careers.
A rank of #5 makes Morehead State University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the town of Morehead, Morehead State University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,601.
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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