Mathematics at University of Memphis
Memphis, TN · Bachelor's Degree · about 25 graduates a year
University of Memphis graduates in mathematics earn 6% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 32% of one year’s pay at that point.
How University of Memphis 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 |
| … | |||||
| 208 | Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO | $65,179 | $60,955 | #235 | $48,997 |
| 209 | University of Vermont Burlington, VT | $65,139 | $66,903 | #183 | $30,408 |
| 210 | Simpson College Indianola, IA | $65,097 | $68,474 | #169 | — |
| 211 | University of Memphis Memphis, TN | $65,079 | $71,092 | #150 | $57,310 |
| 212 | Sonoma State University Rohnert Park, CA | $64,913 | $59,067 | #253 | $38,699 |
| 213 | University of Kansas Lawrence, KS | $64,905 | $67,382 | #178 | $48,726 |
| 214 | Southern Oregon University Ashland, OR | $64,748 | $65,129 | #198 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do University of Memphis mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $57,310 one year after graduating and $65,079 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does University of Memphis rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, University of Memphis ranks #211 by median pay four years after graduation, and #150 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at University of Memphis worth it?
Its graduates earn 6% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,500.
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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.