Mathematics at Bentley University
Waltham, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 2 graduates a year
Bentley University graduates in mathematics earn 47% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Bentley 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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| 18 | University of Michigan-Ann Arbor Ann Arbor, MI | $109,146 | $115,082 | #11 | $80,676 |
| 19 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $107,072 | $105,198 | #21 | $79,530 |
| 20 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $105,768 | $100,669 | #23 | $80,196 |
| 21 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $101,971 | $89,796 | #41 | $74,737 |
| 22 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $101,599 | $109,030 | #18 | $53,402 |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $101,438 | $105,551 | #20 | $67,744 |
| 24 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $100,869 | $102,585 | #22 | — |
Other Majors at Bentley University by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | $148,087 | $72,883 | #1 of 39 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $122,075 | $75,443 | #3 of 99 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $113,795 | $72,309 | #22 of 452 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $111,853 | $72,227 | #76 of 459 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $111,433 | $81,103 | #12 of 126 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | $109,922 | $70,365 | #1 of 37 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $108,886 | $68,627 | #8 of 84 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $108,343 | $72,823 | #21 of 796 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | $105,183 | $72,333 | #4 of 476 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $99,514 | $67,903 | #31 of 1176 |
| Marketing | $88,461 | $60,447 | #32 of 516 |
| Business/Corporate Communications | $80,781 | $57,141 | #1 of 25 |
| International/Globalization Studies | — | $75,006 | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | — | $68,600 | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $66,917 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Bentley University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $74,737 one year after graduating and $101,971 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Bentley University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Bentley University ranks #21 by median pay four years after graduation, and #41 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Bentley University worth it?
Its graduates earn 47% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,334.
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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.