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Best institutions to study Mathematics in Texas

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
77
offering CIP 27.01
States & territories
54
with a program page
Degrees / yr
1,778
IPEDS completions 2024–25
Median grad earnings
$52,774
1 year after graduation
With earnings data
21
College Scorecard
Median net price
$22,483
IPEDS 2024–25
Avg graduation rate
48%
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
1Southern Methodist University
Dallas Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$74,5162484%$33,246$21,000
2The University of Texas at Austin
Austin Public · Bachelor's degree
$60,01137189%$20,500
3The University of Texas at Dallas
Richardson Public · Bachelor's degree
$58,2387076%$19,745
4University of Houston
Houston Public · Bachelor's degree
$54,71010965%$20,100
5University of North Texas
Denton Public · Bachelor's degree
$53,1334161%$23,689
6Stephen F Austin State University
Nacogdoches Public · Bachelor's degree
$52,7741353%
7University of Houston - Clear Lake
Houston Public · Bachelor's degree
$52,1602552%$16,392
8East Texas A&M University
Commerce Public · Bachelor's degree
$52,0441843%$19,333
9The University of Texas at Arlington
Arlington Public · Bachelor's degree
$51,4434954%$17,161
10Rice University
Houston Private not-for-profit · Bachelor's degree
$50,2864195%$13,264

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 Texas

Jobs in Texas
BLS OEWS May 2025
State average pay
annual
Best-paying metro

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Common questions

Answers for students comparing Mathematics programs in Texas.

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

By median earnings one year after graduation (College Scorecard), Southern Methodist University tops the list at $74,516. 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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