Compare 114 Mathematics. programs in the South. Average earnings: $56,582.
Mathematics programs produce graduates earning between $69,910 and $125,955—a $56K spread that demonstrates why program selection matters independently of school prestige. Across 114 ranked programs in the South, outcomes vary dramatically based on program quality, not institutional reputation.
Topping the list, Vanderbilt University's program delivers $125,955 in median earnings, followed by Johns Hopkins at $117,066 and University of Virginia at $99,961. The regional average sits at $56,582, yet these programs show how specific departments can dramatically outperform expectations regardless of overall school rankings.
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Vanderbilt UniversityPrivate | $125,955 | 121 | $14,000 | Excellent | $30,844 | Excellent |
| #2 | Johns Hopkins UniversityPrivate | $117,066 | 95 | $10,250 | Excellent | $29,048 | Excellent |
| #3 | $99,961 | 114 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Good | |
| #4 | Duke UniversityPrivate | $99,927 | 53 | $13,000 | Excellent | $27,998 | Good |
| #5 | Rice UniversityPrivate | $97,071 | 35 | $11,000 | Excellent | $35,338 | Good |
| #6 | William & MaryPublic | $91,943 | 80 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Good |
| #7 | $91,552 | 220 | $19,000 | Excellent | $35,200 | Good | |
| #8 | $87,301 | 113 | $14,000 | Excellent | $25,072 | Good | |
| #9 | Wake Forest UniversityPrivate | $87,019 | 39 | $21,500 | Excellent | $30,000 | Good |
| #10 | $79,735 | 109 | $19,500 | Excellent | $40,025 | Manageable | |
| #11 | $76,460 | 23 | $19,500 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable | |
| #12 | $75,618 | 319 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,632 | Manageable | |
| #13 | $75,378 | 38 | $16,500 | Excellent | $13,610 | Good | |
| #14 | $74,668 | 94 | $19,500 | Excellent | $26,987 | Manageable | |
| #15 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $74,140 | 70 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Manageable |
| #16 | University Of DelawarePublic | $73,638 | 33 | $24,572 | Excellent | $43,000 | Challenging |
| #17 | Towson UniversityPublic | $73,315 | 48 | $18,718 | Excellent | $28,489 | Manageable |
| #18 | Clemson UniversityPublic | $71,461 | 45 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,463 | Manageable |
| #19 | George Washington UniversityPrivate | $71,015 | 25 | $20,449 | Excellent | $30,881 | Manageable |
| #20 | $69,910 | 40 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #21 | $69,584 | 33 | $21,500 | Excellent | $31,393 | Manageable | |
| #22 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $69,186 | 57 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #23 | $68,141 | 10 | $22,250 | Excellent | $15,753 | Manageable | |
| #24 | $67,211 | 29 | $21,500 | Excellent | $19,809 | Manageable | |
| #25 | $67,196 | 21 | $17,622 | Excellent | $18,946 | Manageable |
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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
