Mathematics at Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD · Bachelor's Degree · about 102 graduates a year
Johns Hopkins University graduates in mathematics earn 94% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 8% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Johns Hopkins 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 |
Other Majors at Johns Hopkins University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer and Information Sciences | $196,467 | $109,514 | #3 of 459 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $147,384 | — | #2 of 1176 |
| Economics | $128,882 | $78,181 | #19 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $121,729 | — | #1 of 565 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $114,673 | $76,928 | #5 of 118 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $110,210 | — | #11 of 318 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $99,205 | $44,004 | #1 of 118 |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,671 | $51,267 | #94 of 158 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $79,127 | $46,455 | #11 of 207 |
| Public Health | $79,113 | $36,540 | #9 of 215 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $63,503 | $43,524 | #12 of 137 |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians | $62,858 | — | #2 of 19 |
| Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | $56,543 | $24,352 | #31 of 35 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $56,324 | $28,108 | #50 of 67 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $49,035 | — |
| Cognitive Science | — | $42,602 | — |
| Music | $29,849 | $16,479 | #256 of 268 |
| Human Biology | — | $19,916 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Johns Hopkins University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $83,171 one year after graduating and $134,785 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Johns Hopkins University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Johns Hopkins University ranks #6 by median pay four years after graduation, and #9 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Johns Hopkins University worth it?
Its graduates earn 94% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $10,859.
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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.