Compare 19 Mathematics. programs in Massachusetts. Average earnings: $74,866.
Mathematics programs produce graduates earning between $29,685 and $180,882—a $151K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 19 ranked programs in Massachusetts, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
At the top, MIT's Mathematics program produces graduates earning $180,882, nearly triple the state average of $74,866. But the story extends beyond MIT—Tufts ($110,512) and Amherst College ($109,199) also deliver six-figure outcomes, proving that multiple Massachusetts programs compete at the highest level.
Highest program earnings: $180,882
Strong outcomes ($95,633) with 58.5% 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 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $110,512 | 42 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Good |
| #3 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $109,199 | 68 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Good |
| #4 | Boston CollegePrivate | $98,946 | 86 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #5 | $95,633 | 10 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $90,232 | 87 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #7 | Williams CollegePrivate | $87,931 | 51 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Good |
| #8 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $87,210 | 44 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,032 | Manageable |
| #9 | $72,247 | 237 | $22,763 | Excellent | $26,243 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $68,535 | 59 | $23,704 | Excellent | $18,400 | Manageable | |
| #11 | Boston UniversityPrivate | $68,307 | 117 | $23,250 | Excellent | $39,000 | Challenging |
| #12 | $57,378 | 16 | $22,457 | Good | $18,544 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $56,796 | 46 | $24,286 | Good | $18,070 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $54,985 | 30 | $21,974 | Good | $17,163 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Assumption UniversityPrivate | $46,087 | 16 | $27,000 | Manageable | $45,926 | High |
| #16 | $43,169 | 21 | $19,500 | Manageable | $17,518 | High | |
| #17 | Salem State UniversityPublic | $38,289 | 8 | $25,000 | Challenging | $21,128 | High |
| #18 | Brandeis UniversityPrivate | $38,289 | 44 | $25,648 | Challenging | $35,451 | High |
| #19 | Smith CollegePrivate | $29,685 | 44 | $17,550 | High | $30,366 | High |
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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