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 10 schools to find where mathematics graduates earn the most.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
University Of Virginia Main Campus earned the #1 spot for highest-paid mathematics graduates in Virginia. Located in the suburb of Charlottesville, University Of Virginia Main Campus is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Virginia Main Campus earn a median of about $133,210 a year early in their careers.
Strong graduate earnings at College Of William And Mary earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Set in the suburb of Williamsburg, College Of William And Mary is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $114,526.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at James Madison University, which ranked #3. Located in the city of Harrisonburg, James Madison University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of James Madison University earn a median of about $82,836 a year early in their careers.
George Mason University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located 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.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Christopher Newport University, which ranked #5. Christopher Newport University is a public school located in the city of Newport News. Mathematics graduates of Christopher Newport University earn a median of about $63,864 a year early in their careers.
University Of Mary Washington earned the #6 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the suburb of Fredericksburg, University Of Mary Washington is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Mary Washington earn a median of about $63,457 a year early in their careers.
Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University landed the #7 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University make a median of around $70,431 per year.
Old Dominion University placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Old Dominion University is a public school located in the city of Norfolk. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,496.
Radford University earned the #9 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Radford, Radford University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $45,910.
Virginia Commonwealth University earned the #10 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Virginia Commonwealth University make a median of around $43,784 per year.
The ranking above is published 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 · 10 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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