Compare 8 Mathematics. programs in Missouri. Average earnings: $57,825.
With top graduates earning $79,799, Mathematics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $20K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Washington University In St Louis's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $79,799, well above the $57,825 state average. But Southwest Baptist University demonstrates the regional advantage, producing graduates earning $71,818 while accepting nearly 100% of applicants—proof that program quality doesn't correlate with selectivity.
Highest program earnings: $79,799
Strong outcomes ($71,818) with 99.7% acceptance
4.2% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
11.0% family burden | Good - payment 8-12% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $79,799 | 95 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Good | |
| #2 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | $71,818 | 9 | $20,957 | Excellent | $17,747 | Good |
| #3 | $56,713 | 16 | $18,750 | Excellent | $18,462 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $56,610 | 19 | $21,992 | Good | $15,092 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $55,947 | 21 | $20,000 | Good | $15,027 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Saint Louis UniversityPrivate | $55,280 | 15 | $25,000 | Good | $34,177 | High |
| #7 | Truman State UniversityPublic | $48,144 | 30 | $21,000 | Good | $14,503 | Challenging |
| #8 | $38,289 | 51 | $20,500 | Manageable | $32,529 | 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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