Mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder
Boulder, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 99 graduates a year
University of Colorado Boulder graduates in mathematics earn 30% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 21% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Colorado Boulder 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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| 41 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $91,736 | $80,515 | #78 | $50,762 |
| 42 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $91,330 | $92,883 | #31 | $59,167 |
| 43 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $91,236 | $83,079 | #65 | $60,784 |
| 44 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $90,635 | $84,761 | #58 | $41,176 |
| 45 | Providence College Providence, RI | $90,503 | $89,136 | #43 | $50,697 |
| 46 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $89,908 | $88,334 | #46 | $55,586 |
| 47 | Baylor University Waco, TX | $89,618 | $91,115 | #38 | $45,195 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Colorado Boulder mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $41,176 one year after graduating and $90,635 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Colorado Boulder rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Colorado Boulder ranks #44 by median pay four years after graduation, and #58 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Colorado Boulder worth it?
Its graduates earn 30% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,258.
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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.