7 Mathematics colleges in Maryland with strong social mobility outcomes. Average earnings: $70,273.
Top Mathematics graduates on this list earn over $87,555—and these schools actually serve the students who need them most. With mobility scores at the 60th percentile or above, these 7 programs deliver both access and results.
Johns Hopkins University leads the rankings, producing Mathematics graduates earning $87,555 while maintaining an 87th percentile mobility score. University of Maryland-College Park follows closely at $82,860 with an exceptional 96th percentile mobility rating—proving schools serving low-income students can compete on outcomes, not just access.
University of Maryland-Baltimore County serves 30% Pell Grant recipients—students from families earning under $60,000—while still producing graduates earning $69,960. Even better: graduates face just a 5.1% payment burden, landing in the 'Excellent' category. These Maryland programs deliver both access AND affordability.
Earnings: $87,555 | Mobility: 87th percentile
33.5% Pell students with $64,390 earnings
3.8% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
11.8% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Graduate Earnings | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS | Mobility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $87,555 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent | 86th percentile mobility |
| #2 | $82,860 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | 96th percentile mobility | |
| #3 | $69,960 | $19,500 | Excellent | $26,987 | Good | 89th percentile mobility | |
| #4 | Washington CollegePrivate | $65,518 | — | — | — | — | 82th percentile mobility |
| #5 | Towson UniversityPublic | $64,390 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Manageable | 95th percentile mobility |
| #6 | Salisbury UniversityPublic | $61,515 | $21,000 | Excellent | $33,815 | Manageable | 83th percentile mobility |
| #7 | $60,110 | $21,000 | Excellent | $36,119 | Manageable | 85th percentile mobility |
Our social mobility rankings answer: "Which schools deliver the best outcomes for students from low-income backgrounds?"
This is not simply "which schools admit the most low-income students" — it's which schools both serve low-income students and deliver strong earnings outcomes.
Data based on May 2026 refresh for 2026 rankings, based on Department of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
