Best Mathematics Schools in New York

New York has 30 colleges offering Mathematics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 605 recent graduates. Graduates earn $44,893 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $45,449.

School choice matters significantly: Cornell University graduates earn $91,211 while CUNY York College graduates earn $26,353 — a $64,858 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in NY

$44,893

NY Avg. Earnings

$45,449

National Avg.

358

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mathematics in New York

Public Schools (18)

$39,686

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (12)

$52,704

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $13,018 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mathematics Schools in New York, Ranked by Earnings

Cornell University

Ithaca, NY · Private

$91,211

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $77,827

Graduates: 23

Acceptance: 8.2%

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Private

$65,947

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 77.2%

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY · Private

$63,005

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,066

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 58.5%

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Public

$61,064

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $55,135

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 50.5%

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private

$59,045

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,593

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 11.8%

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public

$55,286

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,844

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 37.7%

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$54,531

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,869

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 9.4%

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private

$49,683

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,871

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 17.7%

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

Siena College

Loudonville, NY · Private

$49,436

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $51,698

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 70.6%

#11

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private

St Lawrence University

Canton, NY · Private

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,869

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 71.3%

#14

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY · Public

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public

CUNY City College

New York, NY · Public

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

$40,485

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,324

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 54.0%

#18

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY · Private

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public

$40,132

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,274

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 69.3%

#20

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

$39,648

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,310

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 49.0%

#21

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public

Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, NY · Private

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $72,988

Graduates: 22

Acceptance: 4.2%

#23

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,289

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 63.5%

#24

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,465

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 68.5%

#25

St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, NY · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,588

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 71.4%

#26

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,094

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 55.4%

#27

SUNY Buffalo State University

Buffalo, NY · Public

SUNY College at Potsdam

Potsdam, NY · Public

$30,771

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $33,686

Graduates: 20

Acceptance: 85.5%

#29

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public

$27,584

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,168

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 70.2%

#30

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,751

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 59.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mathematics in New York?

Cornell University ranks #1 for Mathematics in New York with median graduate earnings of $91,211 within two years of graduation. There are 30 schools offering Mathematics programs in the state.

How much do Mathematics graduates earn in New York?

Mathematics graduates in New York earn an average of $44,893 within two years of graduation. This is 1% below the national average of $45,449 for this major.

What is the hardest Mathematics school to get into in New York?

Columbia University in the City of New York is the most selective Mathematics program in New York with an acceptance rate of 4.2%. The average acceptance rate across Mathematics programs in the state is 56.0%.

Should I attend a public or private school for Mathematics in New York?

In New York, private Mathematics programs produce average earnings of $52,704 vs $39,686 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 18 public and 12 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884 Civil Engineering $65,927 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions $65,117

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Data updated June 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.