Mathematics at Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
Kansas State University graduates in mathematics earn 20% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Kansas State 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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| 279 | University of Wyoming Laramie, WY | $55,794 | $58,150 | #263 | — |
| 280 | California State University-Fresno Fresno, CA | $55,664 | $50,651 | #297 | — |
| 281 | Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT | $55,574 | $50,034 | #299 | $45,858 |
| 282 | Kansas State University Manhattan, KS | $55,435 | $57,551 | #268 | $43,067 |
| 283 | Texas A & M International University Laredo, TX | $55,272 | $56,195 | #277 | $46,055 |
| 284 | Westfield State University Westfield, MA | $54,980 | $48,416 | #304 | $47,922 |
| 285 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $54,942 | $60,922 | #236 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Kansas State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,067 one year after graduating and $55,435 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Kansas State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Kansas State University ranks #282 by median pay four years after graduation, and #268 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Kansas State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.