Mathematics at Washington University in St Louis
Saint Louis, MO · Bachelor's Degree · about 66 graduates a year
Washington University in St Louis graduates in mathematics earn 42% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 19% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Washington University in St Louis 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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| 27 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $99,689 | $87,489 | #49 | $79,129 |
| 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 | — |
Other Majors at Washington University in St Louis by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $185,551 | $102,814 | #2 of 452 |
| Computer Science | $177,066 | $110,302 | #19 of 349 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | $162,355 | $106,701 | #1 of 84 |
| Systems Engineering | $119,297 | $83,874 | #5 of 11 |
| Chemical Engineering | $107,843 | $69,801 | #21 of 158 |
| Economics | $102,439 | $66,325 | #60 of 368 |
| Marketing | $100,489 | $70,819 | #7 of 516 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $95,965 | $72,057 | #76 of 318 |
| Psychology | $91,787 | — | #2 of 1027 |
| Political Science and Government | $90,778 | — | #15 of 565 |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | $75,261 | $37,377 | #10 of 82 |
| Anthropology | $71,018 | $34,489 | #4 of 188 |
| Biology | $68,359 | $24,925 | #122 of 841 |
| Design and Applied Arts | $67,771 | $33,615 | #29 of 299 |
| Cognitive Science | $67,212 | $30,996 | #16 of 19 |
| International/Globalization Studies | $66,498 | $38,854 | #20 of 87 |
| Area Studies | — | $30,716 | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies | — | $16,635 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington University in St Louis mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $79,799 one year after graduating and $98,497 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington University in St Louis rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Washington University in St Louis ranks #30 by median pay four years after graduation, and #19 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Washington University in St Louis worth it?
Its graduates earn 42% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $18,700.
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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.