Compare 24 Mathematics. programs in Pennsylvania. Average earnings: $61,319.
Mathematics programs produce graduates earning between $47,564 and $125,015—a $77K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 24 ranked programs in Pennsylvania, outcomes vary based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Swarthmore College's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $125,015, significantly above the state average of $61,319. But the story extends beyond prestige—Villanova ($84,324) and Drexel ($81,966) both deliver strong outcomes, proving that multiple programs can produce well-compensated graduates in this field.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Swarthmore CollegePrivate | $125,015 | 35 | $17,500 | Excellent | $65,862 | Manageable |
| #2 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $84,324 | 43 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Manageable |
| #3 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $81,966 | 30 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #4 | $74,119 | 237 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Dickinson CollegePrivate | $71,545 | 31 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,729 | Challenging |
| #6 | Muhlenberg CollegePrivate | $71,531 | 21 | $25,455 | Excellent | $48,779 | Challenging |
| #7 | Lafayette CollegePrivate | $65,332 | 14 | $16,000 | Excellent | $59,000 | High |
| #8 | $63,511 | 40 | $24,250 | Good | $35,031 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Duquesne UniversityPrivate | $62,639 | 23 | $26,244 | Good | $57,511 | High |
| #10 | $60,225 | 8 | $26,798 | Good | $26,073 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $58,848 | 10 | $26,000 | Good | $26,389 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $58,832 | 62 | $23,500 | Good | $25,362 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $56,849 | 17 | $26,000 | Good | $26,233 | Challenging | |
| #14 | $55,357 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $28,373 | Challenging | |
| #15 | $54,825 | 6 | $23,725 | Good | $17,794 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Temple UniversityPublic | $54,614 | 11 | $24,395 | Good | $36,495 | High |
| #17 | $52,311 | 10 | $24,218 | Good | $25,252 | Challenging | |
| #18 | $51,756 | 25 | $25,000 | Good | $23,528 | Challenging | |
| #19 | Bryn Mawr CollegePrivate | $48,258 | 40 | $25,000 | Manageable | $40,058 | High |
| #20 | $47,564 | 24 | $23,507 | Manageable | $29,193 | High | |
| #21 | Saint Vincent CollegePrivate | $44,091 | 8 | $27,000 | Manageable | $43,823 | High |
| #22 | Ursinus CollegePrivate | $43,798 | 9 | $27,000 | Manageable | $59,162 | High |
| #23 | Allegheny CollegePrivate | $43,314 | 10 | $27,000 | Manageable | $30,598 | High |
| #24 | Arcadia UniversityPrivate | $41,025 | 11 | $27,000 | Challenging | $29,652 | 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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