Compare 26 Mathematics. programs in Texas. Average earnings: $55,621.
With top graduates earning $97,071, Mathematics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $41K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
Rice University's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $97,071, well above the $55,621 average across 26 Texas programs. Southern Methodist University follows at $79,735, while UT Austin delivers $75,618 with a larger cohort of 319 students. These outcomes reflect program quality, not just university reputation.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $97,071 | 35 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Good |
| #2 | $79,735 | 109 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #3 | $75,618 | 319 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #4 | $65,776 | 57 | $20,500 | Excellent | $15,265 | Manageable | |
| #5 | Baylor UniversityPrivate | $60,983 | 32 | $23,000 | Good | $50,786 | High |
| #6 | University Of HoustonPublic | $57,873 | 111 | $18,194 | Excellent | $18,072 | Manageable |
| #7 | $57,661 | 33 | $17,831 | Excellent | $14,731 | Manageable | |
| #8 | $55,765 | 56 | $20,500 | Good | $13,859 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $55,209 | 54 | $17,527 | Excellent | $12,313 | Manageable | |
| #10 | $54,791 | 33 | $17,804 | Excellent | $32,258 | Challenging | |
| #11 | $54,367 | 64 | $19,250 | Good | $23,211 | Challenging | |
| #12 | $54,215 | 26 | $21,983 | Good | $19,433 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $53,868 | 21 | $15,000 | Excellent | $8,721 | Good | |
| #14 | $53,721 | 43 | $12,950 | Excellent | $8,107 | Good | |
| #15 | $53,563 | 15 | $23,409 | Good | $18,080 | Challenging | |
| #16 | Texas Tech UniversityPublic | $53,440 | 103 | $21,500 | Good | $23,443 | Challenging |
| #17 | Texas Woman's UniversityPublic | $52,795 | 25 | $19,218 | Good | $13,471 | Manageable |
| #18 | $52,326 | 39 | $18,000 | Good | $11,916 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $49,496 | 27 | $18,750 | Good | $10,000 | Manageable | |
| #20 | Texas State UniversityPublic | $49,264 | 32 | $21,000 | Good | $22,500 | Challenging |
| #21 | Angelo State UniversityPublic | $48,038 | 16 | $20,000 | Good | $15,000 | Challenging |
| #22 | Texas Christian UniversityPrivate | $44,572 | 20 | $21,500 | Manageable | $54,925 | High |
| #23 | St. Mary's UniversityPrivate | $44,382 | 16 | $25,563 | Manageable | $16,723 | High |
| #24 | $42,682 | 56 | $18,000 | Manageable | $21,495 | High | |
| #25 | $40,647 | 5 | $22,934 | Manageable | $14,224 | 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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