Mathematics at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, NC · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
Western Carolina University graduates in mathematics earn 14% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 43% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Carolina 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 |
| … | |||||
| 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 |
| 250 | Wright State University-Main Campus Dayton, OH | $59,848 | $63,867 | #209 | $39,950 |
| 251 | Gonzaga University Spokane, WA | $59,723 | $54,932 | #283 | — |
| 252 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $59,590 | $60,586 | #241 | $45,771 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Carolina University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $34,802 one year after graduating and $59,885 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Carolina University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Western Carolina University ranks #249 by median pay four years after graduation, and #206 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Western Carolina University worth it?
Its graduates earn 14% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $26,000.
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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.