Mathematics at Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Occidental College graduates in mathematics earn 27% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Occidental College 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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| 49 | University of Maryland-Baltimore County Baltimore, MD | $88,967 | $78,079 | #91 | $54,362 |
| 50 | St Lawrence University Canton, NY | $88,586 | $84,316 | #61 | $58,047 |
| 51 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $88,434 | $89,911 | #40 | $60,011 |
| 52 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $88,080 | $80,147 | #79 | — |
| 53 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $87,691 | $83,764 | #63 | $58,825 |
| 54 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,170 | $79,376 | #82 | $60,494 |
| 55 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $86,578 | $92,392 | #32 | — |
Other Majors at Occidental College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $103,164 | $64,885 | #58 of 368 |
| Cognitive Science | $78,782 | — | #11 of 19 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,441 | $45,175 | #97 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $71,779 | — | #17 of 225 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $70,394 | $35,231 | #44 of 118 |
| Computer Science | — | $63,845 | — |
| Biology | $59,985 | $28,691 | #336 of 841 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | $59,542 | $49,529 | #75 of 265 |
| Sociology | $58,598 | $42,653 | #97 of 462 |
| Psychology | $56,800 | $31,002 | #178 of 1027 |
| Film/Video and Photographic Arts | — | $30,526 | — |
| English Language and Literature | — | $23,605 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Occidental College mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $88,080 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Occidental College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Occidental College ranks #52 by median pay four years after graduation, and #79 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Occidental College worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562).
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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.