Compare 69 Mathematics. programs in the West. Average earnings: $55,220.
The highest-earning Mathematics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $36K earnings gap across 69 programs in the West, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand.
Santa Clara University's Mathematics program leads with graduates earning $91,342, well above the regional average of $55,220. But UCLA ($77,892) and University of Washington-Seattle ($77,395) demonstrate that public institutions compete strongly, often delivering comparable outcomes at significantly lower cost.
Highest program earnings: $91,342
Strong outcomes ($71,946) with 63% acceptance
3.5% payment burden | Excellent
10.8% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Santa Clara UniversityPrivate | $91,342 | 28 | $19,162 | Excellent | $56,271 | Manageable |
| #2 | $77,892 | 145 | $14,000 | Excellent | $26,176 | Good | |
| #3 | $77,395 | 190 | $14,615 | Excellent | $24,883 | Good | |
| #4 | $71,946 | 115 | $16,666 | Excellent | $28,682 | Manageable | |
| #5 | $70,461 | 289 | $15,000 | Excellent | $22,665 | Good | |
| #6 | University Of PortlandPrivate | $70,375 | 16 | $21,370 | Excellent | $57,555 | High |
| #7 | University Of UtahPublic | $69,595 | 72 | $19,000 | Excellent | $18,886 | Good |
| #8 | University Of ArizonaPublic | $69,476 | 137 | $19,620 | Excellent | $30,126 | Manageable |
| #9 | University Of Puget SoundPrivate | $68,484 | 22 | $25,000 | Excellent | $52,058 | High |
| #10 | Whitworth UniversityPrivate | $68,358 | 17 | $25,000 | Excellent | $35,875 | Challenging |
| #11 | Gonzaga UniversityPrivate | $68,163 | 13 | $24,454 | Excellent | $37,652 | Challenging |
| #12 | $68,103 | 122 | $19,500 | Excellent | $46,340 | Challenging | |
| #13 | $67,691 | 44 | $20,500 | Excellent | $21,716 | Manageable | |
| #14 | $66,313 | 56 | $18,922 | Excellent | $26,150 | Manageable | |
| #15 | $65,776 | 26 | $20,000 | Excellent | $21,710 | Manageable | |
| #16 | $65,655 | 42 | $18,500 | Excellent | $35,000 | Challenging | |
| #17 | $65,171 | 42 | $18,500 | Excellent | $23,123 | Manageable | |
| #18 | $64,574 | 198 | $13,993 | Excellent | $26,465 | Manageable | |
| #19 | $64,374 | 99 | $16,000 | Excellent | $15,000 | Good | |
| #20 | $64,265 | 128 | $19,500 | Excellent | $23,519 | Manageable | |
| #21 | Pacific Lutheran UniversityPrivate | $63,907 | 18 | $22,578 | Excellent | $25,000 | Manageable |
| #22 | $63,659 | 76 | $20,500 | Excellent | $18,859 | Manageable | |
| #23 | $63,618 | 14 | $13,969 | Excellent | $7,556 | Excellent | |
| #24 | University Of OregonPublic | $62,817 | 102 | $20,139 | Excellent | $44,405 | Challenging |
| #25 | $62,558 | 36 | $15,371 | Excellent | $19,732 | 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.
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