Best Mathematics Degrees in the US by ROI
Top colleges ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all active states. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$252,822
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,753
Cost of attendance
| # | College | State | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
California State University-Long Beach
Grad rate: 71.3% |
CA | +$687,740 | $78,418 | $20,310 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Grad rate: 73.0% |
TN | +$311,384 | $60,835 | $32,658 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of West Florida
Grad rate: 57.0% |
FL | +$175,312 | $52,616 | $18,504 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
University of Vermont
Grad rate: 77.2% |
VT | +$140,188 | $52,521 | $35,116 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
California State University-Los Angeles
Grad rate: 52.0% |
CA | +$133,534 | $50,392 | $17,153 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Grad rate: 66.2% |
PA | +$68,778 | $47,917 | $24,781 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Mathematics Degrees by State
Browse Mathematics programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.