Mathematics at Portland State University
Portland, OR · Bachelor's Degree · about 36 graduates a year
Portland State University graduates in mathematics earn 2% less 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 Portland 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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| 175 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point Groton, CT | $68,325 | $61,514 | #231 | $53,284 |
| 176 | University of Connecticut-Stamford Stamford, CT | $68,325 | $61,514 | #232 | $53,284 |
| 177 | University of Connecticut-Hartford Campus Hartford, CT | $68,325 | $61,514 | #233 | $53,284 |
| 178 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $68,280 | $68,682 | #166 | $37,427 |
| 179 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $68,131 | $72,517 | #129 | $49,919 |
| 180 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $67,968 | $64,691 | #203 | $34,531 |
| 181 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $67,763 | $61,704 | #226 | $55,731 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Portland State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $37,427 one year after graduating and $68,280 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Portland State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Portland State University ranks #178 by median pay four years after graduation, and #166 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Portland State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,834.
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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.