New Jersey · Mathematics

Best institutions to study Mathematics in New Jersey

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
29
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
465
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$51,980
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
13
College Scorecard
Median net price
$23,094
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
60%
IPEDS 2024–25
State pay · Mathematicians
BLS OEWS May 2025

Top 10 institutions, ranked by graduate earnings

Earnings = median 1 year after graduation (College Scorecard).

#InstitutionGrad earnings (1 yr)CompletionsGrad rateNet priceMedian debt
1New Jersey Institute of Technology
Newark Public · Bachelor's degree
$65,7253073%$26,190
2Rutgers University - Camden
Camden Public · Bachelor's degree
$54,953867%$23,000
3Rutgers University - New Brunswick
New Brunswick Public · Bachelor's degree
$54,95311184%$23,000
4Rutgers University - Newark
Newark Public · Bachelor's degree
$54,953464%$23,000
5Stockton University
Galloway Public · Bachelor's degree
$53,9151769%$25,984
6Monmouth University
West Long Branch Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$51,9801272%$28,514$26,994
7Montclair State University
Montclair Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,8103765%$22,125
8The College of New Jersey
Ewing Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,7623486%$26,000
9Rowan University
Glassboro Public · Bachelor's degree
$50,6984667%$20,898
10Rider University
Lawrenceville Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$50,478261%$23,844

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 New Jersey

Jobs in New Jersey
70
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in New Jersey.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), New Jersey Institute of Technology tops the list at $65,725. Compare it against completions, 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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