Compare 8 Mathematics. programs in Colorado. Average earnings: $56,276.
Mathematics programs produce graduates earning between $38,871 and $68,103—a $29K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 8 ranked programs in Colorado, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
University of Colorado Boulder's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $68,103, followed closely by UC Denver at $67,691. The average across all programs is $56,276, yet all three UC campuses cluster at the top—proving that program strength can span multiple campuses within the same system.
Highest program earnings: $68,103
Strong outcomes with 83% acceptance
5.9% payment burden | Excellent
13.5% family burden | Manageable
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $68,103 | 122 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | |
| #2 | $67,691 | 44 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $65,776 | 26 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $60,567 | 47 | $21,500 | Excellent | $13,743 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $58,736 | 67 | $20,000 | Excellent | $36,000 | Challenging | |
| #6 | $48,902 | 26 | $20,470 | Good | $22,566 | Challenging | |
| #7 | Colorado Mesa UniversityPublic | $41,565 | 8 | $22,000 | Manageable | $18,879 | High |
| #8 | $38,871 | 11 | $20,250 | Manageable | $28,288 | High |
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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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