Mathematics at Murray State University
Murray, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 13 graduates a year
Murray State University graduates in mathematics earn 26% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Murray 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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| 292 | Oklahoma State University-Main Campus Stillwater, OK | $53,352 | $59,902 | #248 | $46,943 |
| 293 | Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL | $52,365 | $59,439 | #251 | — |
| 294 | University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO | $51,939 | $48,573 | #303 | $44,668 |
| 295 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $51,771 | $58,620 | #258 | — |
| 296 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,753 | $54,568 | #285 | $45,349 |
| 297 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $51,498 | $52,374 | #293 | $43,105 |
| 298 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $50,605 | $55,281 | #281 | $39,043 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Murray State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $51,771 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Murray State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Murray State University ranks #295 by median pay four years after graduation, and #258 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Murray State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 26% less 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.