Mathematics at Temple University
Philadelphia, PA · Bachelor's Degree · about 14 graduates a year
Temple University graduates in mathematics earn 31% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Temple 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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| 39 | Macalester College Saint Paul, MN | $91,979 | $87,860 | #48 | $57,166 |
| 40 | New York University New York, NY | $91,832 | $87,405 | #51 | $58,481 |
| 41 | The College of New Jersey Ewing, NJ | $91,736 | $80,515 | #78 | $50,762 |
| 42 | Temple University Philadelphia, PA | $91,330 | $92,883 | #31 | $59,167 |
| 43 | University of Virginia-Main Campus Charlottesville, VA | $91,236 | $83,079 | #65 | $60,784 |
| 44 | University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO | $90,635 | $84,761 | #58 | $41,176 |
| 45 | Providence College Providence, RI | $90,503 | $89,136 | #43 | $50,697 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Temple University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $59,167 one year after graduating and $91,330 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Temple University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Temple University ranks #42 by median pay four years after graduation, and #31 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Temple University worth it?
Its graduates earn 31% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,250.
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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.