Compare 105 Mathematics. programs in the Northeast. Average earnings: $65,176.
The highest-earning Mathematics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $115K earnings gap across 105 programs, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. Northeast mathematics graduates earn between $78K and $181K—variation that tracks program quality, not overall school reputation.
MIT's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $180,882, followed by Cornell at $127,962 and Swarthmore at $125,015. Against an average of $65,176 across all programs, these top performers demonstrate how program-specific strengths matter more than general institutional prestige in mathematics outcomes.
Highest program earnings: $180,882
Strong outcomes ($100,012) with 58% acceptance
1.3% payment burden | Excellent
5.5% family burden | Excellent
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $180,882 | 112 | $14,768 | Excellent | $42,501 | Excellent | |
| #2 | Cornell UniversityPrivate | $127,962 | 93 | $14,000 | Excellent | $38,000 | Excellent |
| #3 | Swarthmore CollegePrivate | $125,015 | 35 | $17,500 | Excellent | $65,862 | Manageable |
| #4 | Dartmouth CollegePrivate | $124,017 | 46 | $17,500 | Excellent | $44,481 | Good |
| #5 | New York UniversityPrivate | $121,018 | 64 | $20,500 | Excellent | $64,795 | Manageable |
| #6 | University Of RochesterPrivate | $119,738 | 54 | $21,000 | Excellent | $30,000 | Excellent |
| #7 | Tufts UniversityPrivate | $110,512 | 42 | $16,250 | Excellent | $38,325 | Good |
| #8 | Amherst CollegePrivate | $109,199 | 68 | $13,740 | Excellent | $47,598 | Good |
| #9 | $100,012 | 66 | $23,750 | Excellent | $52,241 | Manageable | |
| #10 | Boston CollegePrivate | $98,946 | 86 | $19,000 | Excellent | $45,000 | Manageable |
| #11 | $95,633 | 10 | $27,000 | Excellent | $53,567 | Manageable | |
| #12 | Northeastern UniversityPrivate | $90,232 | 87 | $24,250 | Excellent | $34,984 | Manageable |
| #13 | Williams CollegePrivate | $87,931 | 51 | $12,761 | Excellent | $31,178 | Good |
| #14 | College Of The Holy CrossPrivate | $87,210 | 44 | $27,000 | Excellent | $39,032 | Manageable |
| #15 | Fordham UniversityPrivate | $86,926 | 34 | $24,300 | Excellent | $37,095 | Manageable |
| #16 | Villanova UniversityPrivate | $84,324 | 43 | $25,874 | Excellent | $40,000 | Manageable |
| #17 | $82,139 | 49 | $11,512 | Excellent | $20,000 | Excellent | |
| #18 | Drexel UniversityPrivate | $81,966 | 30 | $25,325 | Excellent | $40,932 | Manageable |
| #19 | Hamilton CollegePrivate | $79,932 | 38 | $17,000 | Excellent | $45,578 | Manageable |
| #20 | Cuny Brooklyn CollegePublic | $78,169 | 25 | $11,000 | Excellent | $17,273 | Excellent |
| #21 | $77,902 | 132 | $21,500 | Excellent | $25,294 | Manageable | |
| #22 | Binghamton UniversityPublic | $75,691 | 173 | $18,500 | Excellent | $27,270 | Manageable |
| #23 | $74,846 | 53 | $23,250 | Excellent | $30,611 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $74,119 | 237 | $25,000 | Excellent | $38,368 | Challenging | |
| #25 | Vassar CollegePrivate | $74,019 | 47 | $18,625 | Excellent | $44,501 | 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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