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 6 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.
For graduate earnings in mathematics, no school beat Vanderbilt University this year. Located in the city of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Vanderbilt University make a median of around $140,068 per year.
A rank of #2 makes University Of Memphis one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. 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.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at East Tennessee State University, which ranked #3. Set in the city of Johnson City, East Tennessee State University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,374.
Middle Tennessee State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Middle Tennessee State University is a public school located in the city of Murfreesboro. Early-career mathematics graduates from Middle Tennessee State University make a median of around $57,922 per year.
A rank of #5 makes Austin Peay State University one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Clarksville, Austin Peay State University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Austin Peay State University typically earn about $47,046 annually.
The University Of Tennessee earned the #6 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Knoxville, The University Of Tennessee is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from The University Of Tennessee make a median of around $50,409 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 · 6 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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