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 32 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.
For graduate earnings in mathematics, no school beat San Jacinto Community College this year. San Jacinto Community College is a public school located in the city of Pasadena. Early-career mathematics graduates from San Jacinto Community College make a median of around $68,248 per year.
Strong graduate earnings at Southern Methodist University earned it the #2 place for mathematics. Located in the suburb of Dallas, Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Southern Methodist University typically earn about $89,571 annually.
A rank of #3 makes Blinn College one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Blinn College is a public school located in the town of Brenham. Mathematics graduates of Blinn College earn a median of about $63,849 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Austin came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas At Austin earn a median of about $86,814 a year early in their careers.
Arizona State University came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Arizona State University is a public school located in the city of Tempe. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $84,496.
University Of Arizona ranked #6 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. University Of Arizona is a public school located in the city of Tucson. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Arizona make a median of around $81,236 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce ranked #7 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Texas A And M University Commerce typically earn about $79,846 annually.
University Of Houston placed #8 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of University Of Houston earn a median of about $64,880 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At Dallas came in at #9 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public school located in the city of Richardson. Early-career mathematics graduates from The University Of Texas At Dallas make a median of around $58,238 per year.
University Of North Texas ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,783.
University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #11 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Houston Clear Lake typically earn about $60,011 annually.
Stephen F Austin State University earned the #12 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $58,594.
Northern Arizona University placed #13 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Flagstaff, Northern Arizona University is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $62,616.
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #14 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Texas State University San Marcos typically earn about $61,642 annually.
The University Of Texas At Arlington earned the #15 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Arlington, The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Arlington typically earn about $58,273 annually.
East Central University came in at #16 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the town of Ada, East Central University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from East Central University typically earn about $53,460 annually.
The University Of Texas Pan American ranked #17 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of Edinburg, The University Of Texas Pan American is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas Pan American earn a median of about $61,938 a year early in their careers.
Angelo State University placed #18 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Angelo State University earn a median of about $52,758 a year early in their careers.
Texas A And M University College Station ranked #19 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Texas A And M University College Station earn a median of about $61,876 a year early in their careers.
Sam Houston State University ranked #20 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Sam Houston State University is a public school located in the town of Huntsville. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $58,286 annually.
Texas Womans University came in at #21 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Denton, Texas Womans University is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of Texas Womans University earn a median of about $56,200 a year early in their careers.
The University Of Texas At San Antonio came in at #22 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public school located in the city of San Antonio. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas At San Antonio earn a median of about $64,219 a year early in their careers.
Texas Tech University landed the #23 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $60,209.
Baylor University placed #24 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Baylor University make a median of around $59,531 per year.
Texas A And M International University came in at #25 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of Laredo, Texas A And M International University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Texas A And M International University typically earn about $57,950 annually.
Not far behind, these schools also produced high-earning mathematics graduates:
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 · 32 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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