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Best Mathematics Schools in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 28 colleges offering Mathematics programs tracked by the College Scorecard, producing 730 recent graduates. Graduates in Pennsylvania earn $48,945 on average within two years — 8% above the national average of $45,431, making the state one of the stronger markets for this field.

School choice matters significantly: Swarthmore College graduates earn $125,015 while Wilkes University graduates earn $39,729 — a $85,286 gap. Research each program's curriculum, employer connections, and career services before deciding.

28

Schools in PA

$48,945

PA Avg. Earnings

$45,431

National Avg.

418

Schools Nationally

Public vs Private: Mathematics in Pennsylvania

Public Schools (16)

$43,995

avg. 2yr earnings

Private Schools (12)

$55,546

avg. 2yr earnings

Private schools produce $11,551 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

Swarthmore College

Swarthmore, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $59,964

Acceptance: 6.9%

Villanova University

Villanova, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $54,493

Acceptance: 25.1%

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $41,496

Acceptance: 64.0%

Drexel University

Philadelphia, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $69,658

Acceptance: 77.5%

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $43,319

Acceptance: 82.9%

Ursinus College

Collegeville, PA · Private

Acceptance: 87.4%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College

Erie, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $52,010

Acceptance: 95.7%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona

Altoona, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $52,010

Acceptance: 97.3%

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $52,010

Acceptance: 54.2%

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington

Abington, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $52,010

Acceptance: 92.0%

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania

Shippensburg, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $42,952

Acceptance: 85.5%

Arcadia University

Glenside, PA · Private

Acceptance: 79.2%

Lafayette College

Easton, PA · Private

Acceptance: 31.5%

Duquesne University

Pittsburgh, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $53,373

Acceptance: 78.8%

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

Bloomsburg, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $47,404

Acceptance: 94.8%

Millersville University of Pennsylvania

Millersville, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $44,527

Acceptance: 89.4%

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania

Slippery Rock, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $45,168

Acceptance: 74.6%

Saint Vincent College

Latrobe, PA · Private

Acceptance: 59.1%

University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown

Johnstown, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $39,105

Acceptance: 95.9%

University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus

Pittsburgh, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $39,105

Acceptance: 49.7%

Dickinson College

Carlisle, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $52,067

Acceptance: 43.1%

Pennsylvania Western University

California, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $37,084

Acceptance: 93.7%

West Chester University of Pennsylvania

West Chester, PA · Public

1yr Earnings: $47,228

Acceptance: 79.2%

Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Kutztown, PA · Public

Acceptance: 94.8%

Allegheny College

Meadville, PA · Private

1yr Earnings: $35,156

Acceptance: 58.5%

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania

East Stroudsburg, PA · Public

Acceptance: 92.9%

Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus

Indiana, PA · Public

Acceptance: 91.2%

Wilkes University

Wilkes-Barre, PA · Private

Acceptance: 91.5%

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 28 schools offering Mathematics programs in the state.

How much do Mathematics graduates earn in Pennsylvania?

Mathematics graduates in Pennsylvania earn an average of $48,945 within two years of graduation. This is 8% above the national average of $45,431 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 73.8%.

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

In Pennsylvania, private Mathematics programs produce average earnings of $55,546 vs $43,995 at public schools. However, public schools typically cost less — consider net price relative to earnings when calculating ROI. There are 16 public and 12 private options in the state.

Other Popular Majors in Pennsylvania

Computer Science $73,789 Chemical Engineering $71,780 Business/Managerial Economics $71,719 Computer Engineering $71,107 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management $67,419 Architectural Engineering $66,081 Computer and Information Sciences, General $64,679 Biomedical/Medical Engineering $64,105

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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.