Mathematics at Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 86 graduates a year
Michigan State University graduates in mathematics earn 4% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Michigan 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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| 135 | Towson University Towson, MD | $72,409 | $63,547 | #212 | $56,443 |
| 136 | Oregon State University Corvallis, OR | $72,318 | $72,744 | #126 | $45,204 |
| 137 | Oregon State University-Cascades Campus Bend, OR | $72,318 | $72,744 | #127 | $45,204 |
| 138 | Michigan State University East Lansing, MI | $72,226 | $76,154 | #99 | $47,951 |
| 139 | Franciscan University of Steubenville Steubenville, OH | $72,194 | $77,042 | #96 | — |
| 140 | Carthage College Kenosha, WI | $72,160 | $75,086 | #111 | $52,593 |
| 141 | Salisbury University Salisbury, MD | $71,910 | $63,109 | #215 | $49,125 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Michigan State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $47,951 one year after graduating and $72,226 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Michigan State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Michigan State University ranks #138 by median pay four years after graduation, and #99 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Michigan State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 4% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,250.
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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.