Mathematics at Spelman College
Atlanta, GA · Bachelor's Degree · about 11 graduates a year
Spelman College graduates in mathematics earn 36% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Spelman 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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| 30 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $98,497 | $105,610 | #19 | $79,799 |
| 31 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $96,927 | $85,354 | #56 | $61,761 |
| 32 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $94,840 | $83,240 | #64 | $65,725 |
| 33 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $94,634 | $97,965 | #28 | — |
| 34 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $94,178 | $89,638 | #42 | $45,426 |
| 35 | Fordham University Bronx, NY | $93,224 | $88,730 | #44 | $73,204 |
| 36 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | $93,022 | $99,010 | #26 | $46,036 |
Other Majors at Spelman College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | — | $98,692 | — |
| Economics | $79,456 | $59,907 | #186 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,378 | $39,050 | #176 of 565 |
| Sociology | $62,587 | — | #53 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $62,425 | $31,129 | #37 of 576 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | $60,978 | $28,357 | #70 of 156 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $56,538 | $25,753 | #44 of 87 |
| Psychology | $52,775 | $29,343 | #363 of 1027 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $50,364 | — | #227 of 680 |
| Biology | $48,995 | $21,638 | #712 of 841 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | $25,137 | $28,080 | #103 of 103 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Spelman College mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $94,634 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Spelman College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Spelman College ranks #33 by median pay four years after graduation, and #28 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Spelman College worth it?
Its graduates earn 36% 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.