Compare 11 Mathematics. programs in New Jersey. Average earnings: $62,092.
The highest-earning Mathematics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $26K earnings gap across 11 programs in New Jersey, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Mathematics graduates here earn between $52,107 and $77,902—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
Rutgers University-New Brunswick's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $77,902, well above the state average of $62,092. The College of New Jersey follows at $74,846, while New Jersey Institute of Technology reaches $67,694. This demonstrates how public institutions dominate New Jersey's mathematics landscape, delivering strong outcomes regardless of overall institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $77,902
Strong outcomes with 65% acceptance rate
5.3% payment burden | Excellent - payment under 8% of discretionary
12.5% family burden | Manageable - payment 12-18% of discretionary
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $77,902 | 132 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #2 | $74,846 | 53 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $67,694 | 30 | $21,000 | Excellent | $22,866 | Manageable | |
| #4 | Monmouth UniversityPrivate | $65,127 | 20 | $27,000 | Good | $49,390 | High |
| #5 | $59,993 | 23 | $22,334 | Good | $20,000 | Manageable | |
| #6 | Stockton UniversityPublic | $59,973 | 27 | $20,500 | Excellent | $23,182 | Manageable |
| #7 | Rowan UniversityPublic | $57,623 | 58 | $20,500 | Good | $27,445 | Challenging |
| #8 | Kean UniversityPublic | $57,407 | 48 | $23,250 | Good | $22,000 | Challenging |
| #9 | $56,904 | 17 | $21,000 | Good | $27,655 | Challenging | |
| #10 | $53,441 | 49 | $22,000 | Good | $24,693 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $52,107 | 27 | $18,500 | Good | $13,884 | Manageable |
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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