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.
To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 25 schools on the early-career earnings of their mathematics graduates.
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Below are the schools whose mathematics graduates go on to earn the most.
Leading the list is San Jacinto Community College, our #1 for mathematics graduate salaries in Texas. 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.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Southern Methodist University, which ranked #2. Southern Methodist University is a private not-for-profit school located in the suburb of Dallas. Mathematics graduates of Southern Methodist University earn a median of about $89,571 a year early in their careers.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at Blinn College, which ranked #3. Set in the town of Brenham, Blinn College is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $63,849.
Students chasing top earnings in mathematics will find them at The University Of Texas At Austin, which ranked #4. Set in the city of Austin, The University Of Texas At Austin is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from The University Of Texas At Austin make a median of around $86,814 per year.
Texas A And M University Commerce produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #5 spot this year. Located in the town of Commerce, Texas A And M University Commerce is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $79,846.
University Of Houston earned the #6 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of Houston typically earn about $64,880 annually.
The University Of Texas At Dallas landed the #7 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of Richardson, The University Of Texas At Dallas is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from The University Of Texas At Dallas typically earn about $58,238 annually.
University Of North Texas landed the #8 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of Denton, University Of North Texas is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from University Of North Texas typically earn about $63,783 annually.
University Of Houston Clear Lake landed the #9 spot for mathematics salaries this year. University Of Houston Clear Lake is a public school located in the city of Houston. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Houston Clear Lake make a median of around $60,011 per year.
Stephen F Austin State University came in at #10 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Stephen F Austin State University is a public school located in the town of Nacogdoches. Mathematics graduates of Stephen F Austin State University earn a median of about $58,594 a year early in their careers.
Texas State University San Marcos landed the #11 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of San Marcos, Texas State University San Marcos is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,642.
The University Of Texas At Arlington placed #12 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. The University Of Texas At Arlington is a public school located in the city of Arlington. Early-career mathematics graduates from The University Of Texas At Arlington make a median of around $58,273 per year.
The University Of Texas Pan American earned the #13 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. The University Of Texas Pan American is a public school located in the city of Edinburg. 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 landed the #14 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Set in the city of San Angelo, Angelo State University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Angelo State University typically earn about $52,758 annually.
Texas A And M University College Station earned the #15 position for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of College Station, Texas A And M University College Station is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $61,876.
Sam Houston State University ranked #16 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the town of Huntsville, Sam Houston State University is a public institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Sam Houston State University typically earn about $58,286 annually.
Texas Womans University came in at #17 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 #18 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of San Antonio, The University Of Texas At San Antonio is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $64,219.
Texas Tech University came in at #19 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Texas Tech University is a public school located in the city of Lubbock. Early-career mathematics graduates from Texas Tech University make a median of around $60,209 per year.
Baylor University placed #20 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Set in the city of Waco, Baylor University is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $59,531.
Texas A And M International University placed #21 among the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Texas A And M International University is a public school located in the city of Laredo. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $57,950.
Rice University came in at #22 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Houston, Rice University is a private not-for-profit institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Rice University make a median of around $50,286 per year.
University Of Houston Downtown came in at #23 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Located in the city of Houston, University Of Houston Downtown is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from University Of Houston Downtown make a median of around $49,496 per year.
The University Of Texas At El Paso came in at #24 for mathematics graduate earnings this year. Set in the city of El Paso, The University Of Texas At El Paso is a public institution. Mathematics graduates of The University Of Texas At El Paso earn a median of about $57,385 a year early in their careers.
St Marys University landed the #25 spot for mathematics salaries this year. Located in the city of San Antonio, St Marys University is a private not-for-profit institution. Mathematics graduates of St Marys University earn a median of about $42,436 a year early in their careers.
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 · 25 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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