Mathematics at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 51 graduates a year
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo graduates in mathematics earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo Compares for Mathematics
All 309 colleges reporting mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Duke University Durham, NC | $297,029 | $318,754 | #1 | $121,088 |
| 2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | $174,951 | $154,063 | #5 | $109,288 |
| 3 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | $172,826 | $169,800 | #2 | $100,421 |
| 4 | Dartmouth College Hanover, NH | $168,580 | $155,279 | #3 | $108,255 |
| 5 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $141,171 | $154,214 | #4 | $103,812 |
| 6 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $134,785 | $118,290 | #9 | $83,171 |
| 7 | Cornell University Ithaca, NY | $134,455 | $127,973 | #6 | $87,251 |
| 8 | Williams College Williamstown, MA | $134,304 | $118,269 | #10 | $55,193 |
| 9 | Georgetown University Washington, DC | $127,760 | $111,951 | #13 | $88,081 |
| 10 | Northeastern University Boston, MA | $125,084 | $110,150 | #16 | $76,392 |
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| 63 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $84,078 | $75,697 | #105 | — |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $83,338 | $73,388 | #123 | $42,682 |
| 65 | Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $83,211 | $79,200 | #83 | $53,698 |
| 66 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $83,187 | $75,695 | #106 | $53,136 |
| 67 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $83,027 | $86,394 | #54 | $48,609 |
| 68 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $82,677 | $75,285 | #109 | $61,247 |
| 69 | Binghamton University Vestal, NY | $82,492 | $78,515 | #89 | $47,822 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,136 one year after graduating and $83,187 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo ranks #66 by median pay four years after graduation, and #106 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,636.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.