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. A top-earning program sends graduates into careers with strong starting pay.
College Factual analyzed 5 schools to build this 2026 ranking of the highest-paying mathematics schools.
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If you want to know which schools send mathematics graduates into the highest-paying careers, see the list below.
Leading the list is Drake University, our #1 for mathematics graduate salaries in Iowa. Set in the city of Des Moines, Drake University is a private not-for-profit institution. After graduating, mathematics degree recipients from Drake University typically earn about $91,704 annually.
Luther College produces some of the highest-paid graduates in mathematics, landing the #2 spot this year. Set in the town of Decorah, Luther College is a private not-for-profit institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $67,264.
A rank of #3 makes University Of Iowa one of the highest-paying schools for mathematics. Located in the city of Iowa City, University Of Iowa is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $74,686.
Iowa State University came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Located in the city of Ames, Iowa State University is a public institution. Early-career mathematics graduates from Iowa State University make a median of around $75,294 per year.
University Of Northern Iowa came in at #5 on our 2026 list of the highest-paying mathematics schools. Set in the city of Cedar Falls, University Of Northern Iowa is a public institution. Students who complete the mathematics program here go on to a median salary of roughly $53,182.
This list is compiled 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 · 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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