Mathematics at Wayne State University
Detroit, MI · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
Wayne State University graduates in mathematics earn 7% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 42% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Wayne 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 |
| … | |||||
| 212 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $64,913 | $59,067 | #253 | $38,699 |
| 213 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $64,905 | $67,382 | #178 | $48,726 |
| 214 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $64,748 | $65,129 | #198 | — |
| 215 | Wayne State University Detroit, MI | $64,547 | $68,057 | #173 | — |
| 216 | California State University-Bakersfield Bakersfield, CA | $64,470 | $58,663 | #257 | — |
| 217 | Stockton University Galloway, NJ | $64,242 | $56,384 | #276 | $53,915 |
| 218 | Duquesne University Pittsburgh, PA | $64,164 | $65,255 | #196 | $49,314 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Wayne State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $64,547 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Wayne State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Wayne State University ranks #215 by median pay four years after graduation, and #173 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Wayne State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% less 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.