Compare 10 Mathematics. programs in Minnesota. Average earnings: $56,854.
While school rankings suggest predictable outcomes, Mathematics tells a different story. Across 10 programs, earnings range from $36,141 to $78,245—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Gustavus Adolphus College's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $78,245, well above the $56,854 state average. St Olaf College follows at $72,810, while University of Minnesota-Twin Cities reaches $72,102—proof that smaller programs can outperform flagship institutions when evaluated by actual outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $78,245
Strong outcomes with 61.8% acceptance
5.4% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
13.6% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $78,245 | 5 | $26,774 | Excellent | $34,265 | Manageable |
| #2 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $72,810 | 69 | $26,000 | Excellent | $40,568 | Challenging |
| #3 | $72,102 | 207 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $65,774 | 22 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $60,562 | 14 | $26,847 | Good | $29,471 | Challenging | |
| #6 | Macalester CollegePrivate | $52,107 | 60 | $23,000 | Good | $36,129 | High |
| #7 | University Of St ThomasPrivate | $49,058 | 11 | $23,250 | Manageable | $24,467 | High |
| #8 | $44,170 | 10 | $18,995 | Manageable | $11,398 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Carleton CollegePrivate | $37,568 | 47 | $16,750 | Manageable | $31,271 | High |
| #10 | Augsburg UniversityPrivate | $36,141 | 18 | $25,347 | High | $17,901 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
