Mathematics at University at Buffalo
Buffalo, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 110 graduates a year
University at Buffalo graduates in mathematics earn 12% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 29% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University at Buffalo 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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| 243 | Valparaiso University Valparaiso, IN | $61,564 | $66,047 | #190 | — |
| 244 | University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC | $61,555 | $66,057 | #189 | $24,619 |
| 245 | Salem State University Salem, MA | $61,259 | $53,945 | #288 | — |
| 246 | University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY | $60,882 | $57,947 | #265 | $46,016 |
| 247 | The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX | $60,645 | $61,658 | #227 | $47,199 |
| 248 | University of Houston-Clear Lake Houston, TX | $60,050 | $61,053 | #234 | $52,160 |
| 249 | Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC | $59,885 | $64,265 | #206 | $34,802 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University at Buffalo mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $46,016 one year after graduating and $60,882 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University at Buffalo rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University at Buffalo ranks #246 by median pay four years after graduation, and #265 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University at Buffalo worth it?
Its graduates earn 12% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $17,843.
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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.