Mathematics at Montana State University
Bozeman, MT · Bachelor's Degree · about 30 graduates a year
Montana State University graduates in mathematics earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 37% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Montana 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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| 199 | Framingham State University Framingham, MA | $66,170 | $58,270 | #262 | — |
| 200 | Florida International University Miami, FL | $66,041 | $70,292 | #160 | $49,507 |
| 201 | Radford University Radford, VA | $65,785 | $59,903 | #247 | — |
| 202 | Montana State University Bozeman, MT | $65,731 | $71,801 | #144 | $34,475 |
| 203 | Rider University Lawrenceville, NJ | $65,648 | $57,618 | #267 | $50,478 |
| 204 | University of Georgia Athens, GA | $65,436 | $67,740 | #176 | $47,188 |
| 205 | University of Missouri-St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $65,331 | $70,049 | #161 | $31,856 |
Other Mathematics Credentials at Montana State University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $55,063 | $62,651 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Montana State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,475 one year after graduating and $65,731 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Montana State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Montana State University ranks #202 by median pay four years after graduation, and #144 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Montana State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,000.
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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.