Best Mathematics Schools in New York

New York has 35 colleges offering Mathematics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 720 recent graduates. Graduates earn $44,893 on average within two years, roughly in line with the national average of $45,431.

School choice matters significantly: Cornell University graduates earn $91,211 while SUNY College at Potsdam graduates earn $30,771 — a $60,440 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

Schools in NY

$44,893

NY Avg. Earnings

$45,431

National Avg.

418

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mathematics in New York

Public Schools (19)

$39,686

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (16)

$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%

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%

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

Troy, NY · Private

$63,005

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $67,066

Graduates: 45

Acceptance: 58.5%

University of Rochester

Rochester, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $52,983

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 35.9%

Fordham University

Bronx, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 56.3%

New York University

New York, NY · Private

$54,531

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,869

Graduates: 29

Acceptance: 9.4%

St Lawrence University

Canton, NY · Private

$42,682

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 58.5%

Hofstra University

Hempstead, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

Acceptance: 70.6%

Adelphi University

Garden City, NY · Private

CUNY Bernard M Baruch College

New York, NY · Public

$61,064

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $55,135

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 50.5%

#11

Hamilton College

Clinton, NY · Private

$59,045

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $57,593

Graduates: 24

Acceptance: 11.8%

#12

Binghamton University

Vestal, NY · Public

$55,286

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $40,844

Graduates: 91

Acceptance: 37.7%

#13

Syracuse University

Syracuse, NY · Private

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,261

Graduates: 25

Acceptance: 41.7%

#14

CUNY Hunter College

New York, NY · Public

$40,485

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $42,324

Graduates: 27

Acceptance: 54.0%

#15

CUNY Queens College

Queens, NY · Public

$37,208

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $31,465

Graduates: 36

Acceptance: 68.5%

#16

CUNY City College

New York, NY · Public

SUNY Oneonta

Oneonta, NY · Public

$27,584

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $38,168

Graduates: 17

Acceptance: 70.2%

#18

CUNY Lehman College

Bronx, NY · Public

$33,281

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $28,094

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 55.4%

#19

University at Albany

Albany, NY · Public

N/A

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $36,324

Graduates: 63

Acceptance: 69.9%

#20

SUNY College at Geneseo

Geneseo, NY · Public

$37,568

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $32,289

Graduates: 44

Acceptance: 63.5%

#21

St. Joseph's University-New York

Brooklyn, NY · Private

$35,060

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $39,588

Graduates: 16

Acceptance: 71.4%

#22

Clarkson University

Potsdam, NY · Private

CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, NY · Public

Stony Brook University

Stony Brook, NY · Public

$39,648

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $41,310

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 49.0%

#25

SUNY Brockport

Brockport, NY · Public

$42,682

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $46,869

Graduates: 19

Acceptance: 71.3%

#26

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY · Public

$40,132

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,274

Graduates: 71

Acceptance: 69.3%

#27

Vassar College

Poughkeepsie, NY · Private

$49,683

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $59,871

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 17.7%

#28

Siena College

Loudonville, NY · Private

$49,436

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $51,698

Graduates: 18

Acceptance: 70.6%

#29

CUNY York College

Jamaica, NY · Public

$26,353

2yr Earnings

1yr Earnings: $34,751

Graduates: 21

Acceptance: 59.4%

#30

SUNY Old Westbury

Old Westbury, NY · Public

State University of New York at New Paltz

New Paltz, NY · Public

Le Moyne College

Syracuse, NY · Private

State University of New York at Plattsburgh

Plattsburgh, NY · Public

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%

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 35 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 $45,431 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 55.9%.

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 19 public and 16 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in New York

Marine Transportation $73,446 Computer Science $71,535 Computer Engineering $71,263 Biomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational Biology $70,176 Industrial Engineering $69,459 Construction Management $67,560 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering $66,924 Materials Engineering $66,884

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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study file last updated June 2026. Institution-level figures elsewhere on the site come from the June 2026 release.