Mathematics at College of the Holy Cross
Worcester, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
College of the Holy Cross graduates in mathematics earn 39% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 28% of one year’s pay at that point.
How College of the Holy Cross 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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| 28 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $99,269 | $90,328 | #39 | $38,449 |
| 29 | Drexel University Philadelphia, PA | $98,709 | $100,388 | #24 | $70,313 |
| 30 | Washington University in St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $98,497 | $105,610 | #19 | $79,799 |
| 31 | College of the Holy Cross Worcester, MA | $96,927 | $85,354 | #56 | $61,761 |
| 32 | New Jersey Institute of Technology Newark, NJ | $94,840 | $83,240 | #64 | $65,725 |
| 33 | Spelman College Atlanta, GA | $94,634 | $97,965 | #28 | — |
| 34 | University of Rochester Rochester, NY | $94,178 | $89,638 | #42 | $45,426 |
Other Majors at College of the Holy Cross by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $118,131 | $69,288 | #35 of 368 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $114,088 | $73,234 | #14 of 796 |
| Physics | $99,165 | — | #8 of 107 |
| Chemistry | $93,122 | $47,313 | #1 of 209 |
| Biology | $92,914 | $43,276 | #4 of 841 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,088 | $47,029 | #23 of 565 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $76,301 | $52,210 | #13 of 225 |
| Computer Science | — | $74,842 | — |
| English Language and Literature | $74,214 | $43,362 | #6 of 576 |
| Psychology | $74,095 | $41,099 | #12 of 1027 |
| History | $72,423 | $42,345 | #18 of 459 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $72,290 | $41,820 | #18 of 207 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $71,280 | $46,530 | #10 of 87 |
| Sociology | $64,642 | $36,583 | #40 of 462 |
| Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $52,639 | — | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do College of the Holy Cross mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $61,761 one year after graduating and $96,927 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does College of the Holy Cross rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, College of the Holy Cross ranks #31 by median pay four years after graduation, and #56 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at College of the Holy Cross worth it?
Its graduates earn 39% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.