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Best Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 22 colleges offering Mathematics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 377 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $49,506 on average within two years — 9% above the national average of $45,449, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Swarthmore College graduates earn $125,015 while University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus graduates earn $37,568 — a $87,447 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

22
Schools in PA
$49,506
PA Avg. Earnings
$45,449
National Avg.
358
Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mathematics in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (10)
$42,258
avg. 2yr earnings
Private Schools (12)
$55,546
avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $13,288 more in early earnings on average, but typically cost more. Compare net price to determine which offers better ROI.

Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania, Ranked by Earnings

#1
S

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA · Private

$125,015
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $59,964
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 6.9%
#2
L

Lafayette College

Easton, PA · Private

$65,332
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 31.5%
#3
D

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

$61,020
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $69,658
Graduates: 22
Acceptance: 77.5%
#4
D

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA · Private

$53,358
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $52,067
Graduates: 16
Acceptance: 43.1%
#5
V

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

$53,358
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $54,493
Graduates: 36
Acceptance: 25.1%
#6
M

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA · Private

$52,941
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $41,496
Graduates: 17
Acceptance: 64.0%
#7
W

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public

$49,832
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $47,228
Graduates: 42
Acceptance: 79.2%
#8
T

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

$45,249
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $43,319
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 82.9%
#9
S

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public

$44,523
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $42,952
Graduates: 33
Acceptance: 85.5%
#10
S

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA · Private

$44,091
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 59.1%
#11
U

Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA · Private

$43,798
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 87.4%
#12
D

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

$43,575
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $53,373
Graduates: 19
Acceptance: 78.8%
#13
K

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

$43,426
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 94.8%
#14
A

Allegheny College

Meadville, PA · Private

$43,314
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $35,156
Graduates: 23
Acceptance: 58.5%
#15
E

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public

$42,682
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 92.9%
#16
I

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

$41,205
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 91.2%
#17
A

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA · Private

$41,025
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 79.2%
#18
M

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

$40,392
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $44,527
Graduates: 45
Acceptance: 89.4%
#19
S

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public

$40,132
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $45,168
Graduates: 29
Acceptance: 74.6%
#20
W

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

$39,729
2yr Earnings
Acceptance: 91.5%
#21
U

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

$37,568
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,105
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 95.9%
#22
U

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

$37,568
2yr Earnings
1yr Earnings: $39,105
Graduates: 30
Acceptance: 49.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best school for Mathematics in Pennsylvania?
Swarthmore College ranks #1 for Mathematics in Pennsylvania with median graduate earnings of $125,015 within two years of graduation. There are 22 schools offering Mathematics programs in the state.
How much do Mathematics graduates earn in Pennsylvania?
Mathematics graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $49,506 within two years of graduation. This is 9% above the national average of $45,449 for this major.
What is the hardest Mathematics school to get into in Pennsylvania?
Swarthmore College is the most selective Mathematics program in Pennsylvania with an acceptance rate of 6.9%. The average acceptance rate across Mathematics programs in the state is 69.9%.
Should I attend a public or private school for Mathematics in Pennsylvania?
In Pennsylvania, private Mathematics programs produce average earnings of $55,546 vs $42,258 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 10 public and 12 private options in the state.

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