Mathematics at University of Southern Mississippi
Hattiesburg, MS · Bachelor's Degree · about 5 graduates a year
University of Southern Mississippi graduates in mathematics earn 32% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How University of Southern Mississippi 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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| 300 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $48,582 | $51,660 | #295 | — |
| 301 | Troy University Troy, AL | $48,145 | $54,649 | #284 | $31,339 |
| 302 | Morehead State University Morehead, KY | $47,916 | $54,255 | #286 | $24,257 |
| 303 | University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS | $47,150 | $57,208 | #273 | — |
| 304 | CUNY York College Jamaica, NY | $46,023 | $43,804 | #308 | — |
| 305 | Baldwin Wallace University Berea, OH | $45,744 | $48,816 | #301 | — |
| 306 | University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls, IA | $44,407 | $46,711 | #306 | $42,729 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Southern Mississippi mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $47,150 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Southern Mississippi rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Southern Mississippi ranks #303 by median pay four years after graduation, and #273 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Southern Mississippi worth it?
Its graduates earn 32% 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.