Mathematics at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 72 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in mathematics earn 54% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 12% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Northwestern University 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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| 16 | Boston College Chestnut Hill, MA | $111,072 | $97,811 | #29 | $74,144 |
| 17 | Villanova University Villanova, PA | $109,851 | $111,719 | #14 | $75,481 |
| 18 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $109,146 | $115,082 | #11 | $80,676 |
| 19 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $107,072 | $105,198 | #21 | $79,530 |
| 20 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $105,768 | $100,669 | #23 | $80,196 |
| 21 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $101,971 | $89,796 | #41 | $74,737 |
| 22 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $101,599 | $109,030 | #18 | $53,402 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,530 one year after graduating and $107,072 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Northwestern University ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #21 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 54% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $12,418.
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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.