Mathematics at Salem State University
Salem, MA · Bachelor's Degree · about 10 graduates a year
Salem State University graduates in mathematics earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Salem State 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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| 242 | Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX | $61,617 | $62,646 | #220 | $48,114 |
| 243 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $61,564 | $66,047 | #190 | — |
| 244 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $61,555 | $66,057 | #189 | $24,619 |
| 245 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $61,259 | $53,945 | #288 | — |
| 246 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $60,882 | $57,947 | #265 | $46,016 |
| 247 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $60,645 | $61,658 | #227 | $47,199 |
| 248 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $60,050 | $61,053 | #234 | $52,160 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Salem State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $61,259 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Salem State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Salem State University ranks #245 by median pay four years after graduation, and #288 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Salem State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% 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.