Compare 380 Mathematics. programs ranked by graduate earnings. Average earnings: $58,472. Top programs: $180,882+.
Mathematics programs produce graduates earning between $95,633 and $180,882—an $85K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 380 ranked programs, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, MIT's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $180,882, followed by Cornell at $127,962 and Vanderbilt at $125,955. The average across all programs is $58,472, yet these top performers show how program-level excellence drives outcomes regardless of broader institutional rankings.
Highest program earnings: $180,882
Strong outcomes ($100,012) with 58% acceptance
1.3% payment burden | Excellent
5.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $180,882 | 112 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $127,962 | 93 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Excellent |
| #3 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $125,955 | 121 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Excellent |
| #4 | Swarthmore CollegePrivate | $125,015 | 35 | $17,500 | Excellent | $65,862 | Manageable |
| #5 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $124,017 | 46 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Good |
| #6 | New York UniversityPrivate | $121,018 | 64 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #7 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $119,738 | 54 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,000 | Excellent |
| #8 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $117,066 | 95 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #9 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $110,512 | 42 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Good |
| #10 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $109,199 | 68 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Good |
| #11 | University Of ChicagoPrivate | $107,611 | 159 | $15,000 | Excellent | $33,297 | Good |
| #12 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $106,786 | 125 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #13 | $100,012 | 66 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $99,961 | 114 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Good | |
| #15 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $99,927 | 53 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Good |
| #16 | Boston CollegePrivate | $98,946 | 86 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #17 | $97,139 | 215 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #18 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $97,071 | 35 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Good |
| #19 | $96,973 | 28 | $25,000 | Excellent | $71,022 | Challenging | |
| #20 | $95,633 | 10 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Manageable | |
| #21 | William & MaryPublic | $91,943 | 80 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Good |
| #22 | $91,552 | 220 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #23 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $91,342 | 28 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Manageable |
| #24 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $90,232 | 87 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #25 | Williams CollegePrivate | $87,931 | 51 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Good |
Our program rankings answer: "Which schools have the best outcomes for graduates of this specific major?"
Unlike traditional rankings that measure overall school quality, these rankings focus on program-level outcomes. A school that's #200 overall might have a top-10 nursing program — and that matters if you're studying nursing.
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