Mathematics at Hamilton College
Clinton, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 53 graduates a year
Hamilton College graduates in mathematics earn 20% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 20% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Hamilton College 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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| 62 | Boston University Boston, MA | $84,784 | $74,661 | #112 | $64,604 |
| 63 | Fairfield University Fairfield, CT | $84,078 | $75,697 | #105 | — |
| 64 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst, MA | $83,338 | $73,388 | #123 | $42,682 |
| 65 | Hamilton College Clinton, NY | $83,211 | $79,200 | #83 | $53,698 |
| 66 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo, CA | $83,187 | $75,695 | #106 | $53,136 |
| 67 | University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI | $83,027 | $86,394 | #54 | $48,609 |
| 68 | University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA | $82,677 | $75,285 | #109 | $61,247 |
Other Majors at Hamilton College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $130,633 | $71,350 | #15 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $88,019 | $58,807 | #24 of 565 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $64,585 | $45,332 | #68 of 118 |
| Public Policy Analysis | — | $56,158 | — |
| Biology | — | $43,639 | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | $42,806 | $28,442 | #90 of 137 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | — | $41,946 | — |
| Research and Experimental Psychology | — | $39,880 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Hamilton College mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $53,698 one year after graduating and $83,211 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Hamilton College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Hamilton College ranks #65 by median pay four years after graduation, and #83 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Hamilton College worth it?
Its graduates earn 20% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,275.
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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.