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Best colleges for Mathematics in Connecticut

Ranked by graduate earnings

Yale University, Central Connecticut State University and University of Connecticut award the most Mathematics degrees in Connecticut: 106, 34 and 33 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 17 Connecticut colleges offer Mathematics and award 312 degrees and certificates a year in all.

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

Institutions
17
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
312
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$48,660
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
4
College Scorecard
Median net price
$27,183
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
65%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 4 bachelor's programs, ranked by graduate earnings

Ranked by median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard. Programs with fewer than 20 graduates a year, a graduation rate under 30%, or online, degree-completion or graduate-only status rank after the rest.

Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionStarting salary (1 yr)Graduates / yrGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1University of Connecticut
Storrs Public · Bachelor's degree
$53,2843383%—$23,750
2Central Connecticut State University
New Britain Public · Bachelor's degree
$48,6603448%—$25,000
3Trinity College
Hartford Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree Small program
$63,0761384%$25,245—
4Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic Public · Bachelor's degree Small program
$45,8581658%—$21,897

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in Connecticut

Top 10 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). Certificate and associate programs, online, degree-completion and graduate-only schools, and schools with a graduation rate under 30% are listed in full below.

Graduates / yr: degrees and certificates awarded in a year, IPEDS completions. Starting salary (1 yr): median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard.
#InstitutionGraduates / yrStarting salary (1 yr)
1Yale University
New Haven Private not-for-profit
106Not reported
2Central Connecticut State University
New Britain Public
34$48,660
3University of Connecticut
Storrs Public
33$53,284
4Wesleyan University
Middletown Private not-for-profit
32Not reported
5Eastern Connecticut State University
Willimantic Public
16$45,858
6Fairfield University
Fairfield Private not-for-profit
15Not reported
7Trinity College
Hartford Private not-for-profit
13$63,076
8Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven Public
11Not reported
9Sacred Heart University
Fairfield Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
10Quinnipiac University
Hamden Private not-for-profit
6Not reported
Show the other 7 Connecticut colleges offering Mathematics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Connecticut State Community CollegeNew BritainPublic15
University of Saint JosephWest HartfordPrivate not-for-profit6
Connecticut CollegeNew LondonPrivate not-for-profit4
Albertus Magnus CollegeNew HavenPrivate not-for-profit3
University of BridgeportBridgeportPrivate not-for-profit3
University of HartfordWest HartfordPrivate not-for-profit3
Western Connecticut State UniversityDanburyPublic3

Career outlook

What this program leads to: Mathematicians (SOC 15-2021).

Projected growth (2024–2034)
-0.7%
Little or no change
Openings / yr (US)
~100
BLS Employment Projections
US median wage
$121,680
typically Master's degree

Top skills

MathematicsCritical ThinkingReading ComprehensionActive LearningScienceWriting

What Mathematicians earn in Connecticut

Jobs in Connecticut
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in Connecticut.

Which Connecticut colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

Yale University (106 graduates a year), Central Connecticut State University (34 graduates a year) and University of Connecticut (33 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees in Connecticut, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 17 Connecticut colleges offer Mathematics.

Which Mathematics program in Connecticut has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Connecticut tops the list at $53,284. Compare it against graduates a year, graduation rate, cost, and debt in the ranked table above.

What is the focus of the Mathematics program?+

The Mathematics program encompasses a broad range of topics related to abstract concepts such as numbers, geometric shapes, and functions. It is designed for students interested in exploring logical reasoning and proof to understand and…

What skills will I develop in this program?+

You will develop mathematics, critical thinking, reading comprehension, active learning, and related professional skills.

What is the job outlook for Mathematicians?+

The national job outlook is about -0.7% growth with around 100 annual openings (BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034).

What is the typical education requirement?+

A Master's degree is the typical entry-level education for this field (BLS).

About the data on this page

Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
PSEO graduate earnings2019–21 graduation cohorts (release V4.13.0)
Earnings and employment outcomes of graduates by institution, degree level, and field of study, measured from state wage records.
BLS wages & outlookOEWS May 2025 release
Occupational employment and wage estimates plus 10-year job outlook, used to connect programs to real-world earnings.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.

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