Mathematics at University of Kentucky
Lexington, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 39 graduates a year
University of Kentucky graduates in mathematics earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Kentucky 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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| 113 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $75,462 | $69,409 | #163 | $37,610 |
| 114 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $75,318 | $73,999 | #117 | $52,597 |
| 115 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $75,295 | $68,563 | #168 | $58,810 |
| 116 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $75,222 | $85,174 | #57 | $39,211 |
| 117 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $74,705 | $79,721 | #81 | $46,678 |
| 118 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $74,659 | $71,060 | #151 | $31,747 |
| 119 | Texas A & M University-Commerce Commerce, TX | $74,396 | $75,639 | #107 | $52,044 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Kentucky mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,211 one year after graduating and $75,222 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Kentucky rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Kentucky ranks #116 by median pay four years after graduation, and #57 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Kentucky worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,102.
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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.