District of Columbia · Mathematics

Best colleges for Mathematics in District of Columbia

Ranked by graduate earnings

Georgetown University, Howard University and George Washington University award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in District of Columbia: 44, 16 and 11 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 7 District of Columbia colleges offer Mathematics and award 88 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
7
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
88
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$88,081
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
1
College Scorecard
Median net price
$29,789
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
69%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top institution, 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
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$88,0814495%$22,242$17,500

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in District of Columbia

Top 7 by graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25 completions). 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)
1Georgetown University
Washington Private not-for-profit
44$88,081
2Howard University
Washington Private not-for-profit
16Not reported
3George Washington University
Washington Private not-for-profit
11Not reported
4American University
Washington Private not-for-profit
9Not reported
5University of the District of Columbia
Washington Public
4Not reported
6The Catholic University of America
Washington Private not-for-profit
3Not reported
7Gallaudet University
Washington Private not-for-profit
1Not reported

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 District of Columbia

Jobs in District of Columbia
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BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
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annual
Best-paying metro
$157,500
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in District of Columbia.

Which District of Columbia colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

Georgetown University (44 graduates a year), Howard University (16 graduates a year) and George Washington University (11 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in District of Columbia, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 7 District of Columbia colleges offer Mathematics.

Which Mathematics program in District of Columbia has the highest-earning graduates?+

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, Georgetown University tops the list at $88,081. 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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