Compare 37 Mathematics. programs in New York. Average earnings: $64,453.
Mathematics programs produce graduates earning between $56,469 and $127,962—a $71K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 37 ranked programs in New York, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Cornell University's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $127,962, followed by NYU at $121,018 and University of Rochester at $119,738. The average across all New York programs is $64,453, yet these top performers show how program-level excellence drives outcomes regardless of admission selectivity.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $127,962 | 93 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Excellent |
| #2 | New York UniversityPrivate | $121,018 | 64 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #3 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $119,738 | 54 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,000 | Excellent |
| #4 | $100,012 | 66 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $86,926 | 34 | $24,300 | Excellent | $37,095 | Manageable |
| #6 | $82,139 | 49 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Excellent | |
| #7 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $79,932 | 38 | $17,000 | Excellent | $45,578 | Manageable |
| #8 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $78,169 | 25 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Excellent |
| #9 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $75,691 | 173 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #10 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $74,019 | 47 | $18,625 | Excellent | $44,501 | Challenging |
| #11 | Hofstra UniversityPrivate | $71,787 | 18 | $23,621 | Excellent | $56,149 | Challenging |
| #12 | St Lawrence UniversityPrivate | $68,144 | 29 | $27,000 | Good | $44,628 | Challenging |
| #13 | Suny College At GeneseoPublic | $65,571 | 50 | $19,500 | Excellent | $22,092 | Manageable |
| #14 | $63,953 | 19 | $21,500 | Excellent | $24,455 | Manageable | |
| #15 | Cuny Queens CollegePublic | $63,793 | 69 | $10,298 | Excellent | $17,680 | Good |
| #16 | Cuny Lehman CollegePublic | $58,904 | 43 | $10,950 | Excellent | $11,955 | Good |
| #17 | Cuny Hunter CollegePublic | $58,538 | 38 | $11,000 | Excellent | $20,252 | Manageable |
| #18 | Stony Brook UniversityPublic | $58,217 | 95 | $18,228 | Excellent | $21,400 | Manageable |
| #19 | Adelphi UniversityPrivate | $58,027 | 15 | $25,000 | Good | $48,005 | High |
| #20 | Syracuse UniversityPrivate | $56,469 | 36 | $26,000 | Good | $39,841 | High |
| #21 | Mount Saint Mary CollegePrivate | $56,201 | 17 | $26,007 | Good | $46,295 | High |
| #22 | University At BuffaloPublic | $55,293 | 102 | $19,000 | Excellent | $20,734 | Manageable |
| #23 | $53,836 | 14 | $22,000 | Good | $26,471 | Challenging | |
| #24 | Clarkson UniversityPrivate | $53,723 | 9 | $26,000 | Good | $36,890 | High |
| #25 | Suny BrockportPublic | $52,023 | 22 | $20,000 | Good | $16,353 | Challenging |
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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