Mathematics at University of Kansas
Lawrence, KS · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
University of Kansas graduates in mathematics earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kansas 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 |
| … | |||||
| 210 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $65,097 | $68,474 | #169 | — |
| 211 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $65,079 | $71,092 | #150 | $57,310 |
| 212 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $64,913 | $59,067 | #253 | $38,699 |
| 213 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $64,905 | $67,382 | #178 | $48,726 |
| 214 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $64,748 | $65,129 | #198 | — |
| 215 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $64,547 | $68,057 | #173 | — |
| 216 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $64,470 | $58,663 | #257 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kansas mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $48,726 one year after graduating and $64,905 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kansas rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Kansas ranks #213 by median pay four years after graduation, and #178 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Kansas worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.