Compare 15 Mathematics. programs in Virginia. Average earnings: $63,134.
The highest-earning Mathematics program isn't at the most prestigious school. With a $62K earnings gap across 15 programs in Virginia, the data confirms: program-level factors drive outcomes more than institutional brand. From $38,289 to $99,961 in median earnings, program choice matters more than school reputation.
At the top, University of Virginia-Main Campus produces Mathematics graduates earning $99,961, well above the $63,134 state average. William & Mary follows at $91,943, while Washington and Lee reaches $76,460. This variation across Virginia's programs shows that outcomes track program quality, not just overall institutional prestige.
Highest program earnings: $99,961
Strong outcomes ($74,140) with 76% acceptance
3.1% payment burden | Excellent
9.0% family burden | Good
| Rank | School | Program Earnings | Cohort Size | Student Debt | Student GPS | Parent Debt | Parent GPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | $99,961 | 114 | $17,500 | Excellent | $28,903 | Good | |
| #2 | William & MaryPublic | $91,943 | 80 | $18,500 | Excellent | $30,326 | Good |
| #3 | $76,460 | 23 | $19,500 | Excellent | $38,000 | Manageable | |
| #4 | James Madison UniversityPublic | $74,140 | 70 | $20,093 | Excellent | $37,285 | Manageable |
| #5 | $69,910 | 40 | $21,500 | Excellent | $23,585 | Manageable | |
| #6 | George Mason UniversityPublic | $69,186 | 57 | $19,500 | Excellent | $25,142 | Manageable |
| #7 | $61,470 | 90 | $21,500 | Excellent | $35,325 | Challenging | |
| #8 | $60,523 | 26 | $20,500 | Excellent | $26,240 | Challenging | |
| #9 | Old Dominion UniversityPublic | $58,924 | 21 | $24,000 | Good | $18,866 | Manageable |
| #10 | $56,919 | 21 | $25,000 | Good | $44,122 | High | |
| #11 | Randolph-Macon CollegePrivate | $53,810 | 6 | $27,000 | Good | $46,254 | High |
| #12 | Virginia Wesleyan UniversityPrivate | $48,432 | 10 | $27,000 | Manageable | $39,446 | High |
| #13 | Liberty UniversityPrivate | $45,852 | 25 | $24,500 | Manageable | $16,398 | High |
| #14 | $41,193 | 7 | $26,500 | Challenging | $22,181 | High | |
| #15 | Radford UniversityPublic | $38,289 | 6 | $24,000 | Challenging | $22,158 | 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.
Data based on 2024-2025 Dept of Education reporting standards. Learn about our methodology →
