Compare 92 Mathematics. programs in the Midwest. Average earnings: $55,363.
With top graduates earning $107,611, Mathematics stands out as a field where program choice matters more than school name. The gap between the best and median programs exceeds $52K—proof that evaluating programs individually beats relying on institutional prestige.
The University of Chicago's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $107,611, followed closely by Notre Dame at $106,786. These results showcase how program-specific factors drive outcomes—the average across 92 Midwest programs is just $55,363, demonstrating the massive variation within the field.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | University Of ChicagoPrivate | $107,611 | 159 | $15,000 | Excellent | $33,297 | Good |
| #2 | University Of Notre DamePrivate | $106,786 | 125 | $19,000 | Excellent | $40,731 | Good |
| #3 | $97,139 | 215 | $19,500 | Excellent | $30,250 | Good | |
| #4 | $96,973 | 28 | $25,000 | Excellent | $71,022 | Challenging | |
| #5 | Drake UniversityPrivate | $85,889 | 23 | $23,000 | Excellent | $26,000 | Good |
| #6 | Northwestern UniversityPrivate | $85,521 | 65 | $15,000 | Excellent | $26,966 | Good |
| #7 | $83,357 | 296 | $20,484 | Excellent | $28,364 | Good | |
| #8 | $80,141 | 20 | $24,990 | Excellent | $29,300 | Manageable | |
| #9 | $79,799 | 95 | $17,500 | Excellent | $24,585 | Good | |
| #10 | Gustavus Adolphus CollegePrivate | $78,245 | 5 | $26,774 | Excellent | $34,265 | Manageable |
| #11 | Depaul UniversityPrivate | $75,420 | 21 | $23,168 | Excellent | $41,563 | Challenging |
| #12 | $74,190 | 83 | $19,509 | Excellent | $32,850 | Manageable | |
| #13 | St Olaf CollegePrivate | $72,810 | 69 | $26,000 | Excellent | $40,568 | Challenging |
| #14 | University Of IowaPublic | $72,728 | 125 | $22,500 | Excellent | $27,975 | Manageable |
| #15 | $72,102 | 207 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,729 | Manageable | |
| #16 | Southwest Baptist UniversityPrivate | $71,818 | 9 | $20,957 | Excellent | $17,747 | Good |
| #17 | $71,400 | 29 | $23,000 | Excellent | $16,149 | Good | |
| #18 | $71,197 | 168 | $19,500 | Excellent | $34,511 | Manageable | |
| #19 | Marquette UniversityPrivate | $66,922 | 25 | $23,940 | Excellent | $45,500 | Challenging |
| #20 | $65,774 | 22 | $22,024 | Excellent | $22,127 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $65,134 | 25 | $22,500 | Excellent | $16,958 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Luther CollegePrivate | $63,879 | 6 | $27,000 | Good | $40,923 | Challenging |
| #23 | $63,798 | 83 | $21,000 | Excellent | $25,798 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $60,748 | 24 | $25,000 | Good | $25,947 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Carthage CollegePrivate | $60,583 | 9 | $26,000 | Good | $42,940 | 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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