Kansas · Mathematics

Best colleges for Mathematics in Kansas

Ranked by graduate earnings

University of Kansas, Kansas State University and Emporia State University award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in Kansas: 65, 21 and 19 graduates a year (IPEDS 2024–25). 21 Kansas colleges offer Mathematics and award 166 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
21
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
166
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median starting salary
$43,067
1 yr after graduation, College Scorecard
With earnings data
2
College Scorecard
Median net price
$24,826
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
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BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 2 institutions, 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 Kansas
Lawrence Public · Bachelor's degree
$48,7266569%—$27,000
2Kansas State University
Manhattan Public · Bachelor's degree
$43,0672171%—$21,250

Colleges awarding the most Mathematics degrees in Kansas

Top 10 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)
1University of Kansas
Lawrence Public
65$48,726
2Kansas State University
Manhattan Public
21$43,067
3Emporia State University
Emporia Public
19Not reported
4Washburn University
Topeka Public
11Not reported
5Pittsburg State University
Pittsburg Public
9Not reported
6Benedictine College
Atchison Private not-for-profit
8Not reported
7Wichita State University
Wichita Public
8Not reported
8MidAmerica Nazarene University
Olathe Private not-for-profit
4Not reported
9Fort Hays State University
Hays Public
3Not reported
10Bethany College
Lindsborg Private not-for-profit
2Not reported
Show the other 11 Kansas colleges offering Mathematics
InstitutionCityControlGraduates / yr
Ottawa University - OttawaOttawaPrivate not-for-profit3
Southwestern CollegeWinfieldPrivate not-for-profit2
Tabor CollegeHillsboroPrivate not-for-profit2
Ottawa University - Online (Online)Overland ParkPrivate not-for-profit2
Baker UniversityBaldwin CityPrivate not-for-profit1
Bethel College - North NewtonNorth NewtonPrivate not-for-profit1
Butler Community CollegeEl DoradoPublic1
Dodge City Community CollegeDodge CityPublic1
Kansas Wesleyan UniversitySalinaPrivate not-for-profit1
Ottawa University - Kansas CityOverland ParkPrivate not-for-profit1
Sterling CollegeSterlingPrivate not-for-profit1

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 Kansas

Jobs in Kansas
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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 Kansas.

Which Kansas colleges award the most Mathematics degrees?+

University of Kansas (65 graduates a year), Kansas State University (21 graduates a year) and Emporia State University (19 graduates a year) award the most Mathematics degrees and certificates in Kansas, per IPEDS 2024–25 completions. In all, 21 Kansas colleges offer Mathematics.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (often called starting salary), College Scorecard, University of Kansas tops the list at $48,726. 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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