Mathematics at The College of Wooster
Wooster, OH · Bachelor's Degree · about 17 graduates a year
The College of Wooster graduates in mathematics earn 24% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 31% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The College of Wooster 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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| 52 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $88,080 | $80,147 | #79 | — |
| 53 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $87,691 | $83,764 | #63 | $58,825 |
| 54 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,170 | $79,376 | #82 | $60,494 |
| 55 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $86,578 | $92,392 | #32 | — |
| 56 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $86,446 | $82,574 | #69 | $54,387 |
| 57 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $86,077 | $81,927 | #70 | — |
| 58 | Adelphi University Garden City, NY | $86,028 | $81,881 | #72 | — |
Other Majors at The College of Wooster by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economics | $79,310 | — | #188 of 368 |
| Political Science and Government | $64,760 | $38,727 | #209 of 565 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $60,884 | $39,527 | #152 of 660 |
| Psychology | $60,250 | — | #98 of 1027 |
| Sociology | $56,115 | $32,462 | #144 of 462 |
| English Language and Literature | $55,456 | $30,746 | #118 of 576 |
| History | $48,903 | $28,013 | #275 of 459 |
| Biology | — | $32,462 | — |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,942 | — |
| Philosophy | — | $27,174 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The College of Wooster mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $86,578 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The College of Wooster rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, The College of Wooster ranks #55 by median pay four years after graduation, and #32 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at The College of Wooster worth it?
Its graduates earn 24% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $27,000.
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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.