Mathematics at University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
University of Southern California graduates in mathematics earn 0% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 4% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Southern California 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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| 159 | Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | $69,787 | $84,673 | #59 | $48,084 |
| 160 | Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX | $69,664 | $70,828 | #154 | $45,476 |
| 161 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $69,383 | $70,542 | #156 | $58,238 |
| 162 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $69,377 | $63,129 | #214 | — |
| 163 | Middle Tennessee State University Murfreesboro, TN | $69,300 | $75,703 | #104 | $45,184 |
| 164 | University of Wisconsin-La Crosse La Crosse, WI | $69,288 | $72,097 | #138 | $49,651 |
| 165 | Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg, PA | $69,153 | $70,329 | #158 | $48,772 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern California mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $69,377 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern California rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Southern California ranks #162 by median pay four years after graduation, and #214 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Southern California worth it?
Its graduates earn 0% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $2,750.
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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.