Mathematics at Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY · Bachelor's Degree · about 24 graduates a year
Western Kentucky University graduates in mathematics earn 45% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Western Kentucky 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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| 306 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $44,407 | $46,711 | #306 | $42,729 |
| 307 | Lamar University Beaumont, TX | $43,598 | $44,326 | #307 | — |
| 308 | Arkansas State University Jonesboro, AR | $41,340 | $48,716 | #302 | $32,625 |
| 309 | Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY | $38,434 | $43,519 | #309 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Kentucky University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $38,434 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Kentucky University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Western Kentucky University ranks #309 by median pay four years after graduation, and #309 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Western Kentucky University worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% 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.