Mathematics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 40 graduates a year
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville graduates in mathematics earn 27% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 49% of one year’s pay at that point.
How The University of Tennessee-Knoxville 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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| 295 | Murray State University Murray, KY | $51,771 | $58,620 | #258 | — |
| 296 | Grand Valley State University Allendale, MI | $51,753 | $54,568 | #285 | $45,349 |
| 297 | Pennsylvania Western University California, PA | $51,498 | $52,374 | #293 | $43,105 |
| 298 | The University of Tennessee-Knoxville Knoxville, TN | $50,605 | $55,281 | #281 | $39,043 |
| 299 | East Tennessee State University Johnson City, TN | $49,423 | $53,989 | #287 | — |
| 300 | Boise State University Boise, ID | $48,582 | $51,660 | #295 | — |
| 301 | Troy University Troy, AL | $48,145 | $54,649 | #284 | $31,339 |
Other Mathematics Credentials at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | — | $71,818 | — |
Other Majors at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville by Graduate Pay
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do The University of Tennessee-Knoxville mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $39,043 one year after graduating and $50,605 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does The University of Tennessee-Knoxville rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, The University of Tennessee-Knoxville ranks #298 by median pay four years after graduation, and #281 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at The University of Tennessee-Knoxville worth it?
Its graduates earn 27% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,000.
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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.