Mathematics at Muhlenberg College
Allentown, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Muhlenberg College graduates in mathematics earn 45% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 24% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Muhlenberg 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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| 21 | Bentley University Waltham, MA | $101,971 | $89,796 | #41 | $74,737 |
| 22 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $101,599 | $109,030 | #18 | $53,402 |
| 23 | University of Wisconsin-Madison Madison, WI | $101,438 | $105,551 | #20 | $67,744 |
| 24 | Muhlenberg College Allentown, PA | $100,869 | $102,585 | #22 | — |
| 25 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $100,127 | $92,095 | #33 | $46,585 |
| 26 | University of Washington-Bothell Campus Bothell, WA | $100,127 | $92,095 | #34 | $46,585 |
| 27 | University of Maryland-College Park College Park, MD | $99,689 | $87,489 | #49 | $79,129 |
Other Majors at Muhlenberg College by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | $105,494 | $68,852 | #32 of 796 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $94,403 | $61,304 | #87 of 452 |
| Economics | $93,760 | $59,122 | #89 of 368 |
| Biology | $83,215 | $27,005 | #14 of 841 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $78,360 | $56,434 | #172 of 1176 |
| Political Science and Government | $66,540 | $25,058 | #169 of 565 |
| Psychology | $60,778 | $24,828 | #87 of 1027 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $58,473 | $29,950 | #204 of 660 |
| Dance | $56,503 | $26,415 | #3 of 58 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $42,092 | $17,150 | #94 of 255 |
| English Language and Literature | $40,161 | $17,062 | #499 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | — | $29,250 | — |
| Public Health | — | $20,900 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Muhlenberg College mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $100,869 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Muhlenberg College rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Muhlenberg College ranks #24 by median pay four years after graduation, and #22 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Muhlenberg College worth it?
Its graduates earn 45% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $24,428.
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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.