What Drives the Rankings: Top 20 Undergraduate Mathematics Programs

Two-tier C4: programs with field earnings use Tier 1 formula; programs without (†) use Tier 2 (institutional earnings + ROI). Hover/tap for details.

Source: College Transitions, 2026  |  518 programs scored  |  † = Tier 2 C4 (Princeton, Yale, Caltech, Harvey Mudd, Penn earnings suppressed — most graduates go directly to doctoral programs)