Is math a good niche?
It’s too early to call. We only track 4 channels in math so far. RPM is middle of the road, around $3–$7.5 per 1,000 views. Read the numbers below as a first look, not a verdict.
Examples worth studying
The channels beating their niche average by the most, and the biggest breakout videos of the last 90 days. The full list is in the app.
Channels beating the average
musstewissen Mathe74,800 subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)10×$128 – $319ByNiche estimate, monthly
SML Matematik358K subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)0.2×$1.7K – $4.3KByNiche estimate, monthly
Prof Gio | Academic Lectures191 subscribers(opens YouTube in a new tab)0×$0 – $1ByNiche estimate, monthly
Breakout videos, last 90 days
- Küçük Büyük #kpss #tyt #yks #maarifSML Matematik, 48,126 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
22× - Bu sefer X bize yardım ediyor 🚀 #kpss #matematik #kısayol #tyt #yksSML Matematik, 32,606 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
15× - Quadratic Intro - Multiplying and factoring #quadratic #multiplication Math made fun |SAT, 1-11 Grade, Algebra 1/2, Calc, 359 views(opens YouTube in a new tab)
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How to start a math channel
25% of channels in this niche are faceless. Both routes are open: faceless videos with a voiceover, or a host talking to camera.
The most common formats among the channels we track: person talking to camera (75%), narrated documentary / explainer (25%).
Study the example channels below: which titles and thumbnails multiply their average, and how long are the videos?
Pick a narrower angle inside math: focus on one audience or one question instead of the generic videos everyone makes.
Aim for the median first: here that’s 1,282 views per video. Ship your first 10 videos in one format, then adjust from the data.
Do the math honestly: 100,000 monthly views in this niche earn roughly $300 – $750. You need 1,000 subscribers and 4,000 watch hours to monetize.
Frequently asked questions
What is the YouTube RPM for math?
Long videos in math earn an estimated $3–$7.5 per 1,000 views (Science & education category). Shorts pay much less: about $0.04–$0.1 per 1,000 views. RPM also shifts with your viewers’ countries and the ad season.
Can you run a faceless math channel?
25% of the 4 channels we track here are faceless. The most common formats: person talking to camera (75%), narrated documentary / explainer (25%). With this little data, the share can still change.
How competitive is the math niche?
We only track 4 channels so far, so it’s too early to say much about competition. The numbers update every night as we find new channels.
How much does a math channel make?
The median channel earns an estimated $66 – $165 a month and gets a median of 1,282 views per video. The estimate comes from the last 30 days of views and the niche’s RPM range; the biggest channels earn far more.