Mathematics at James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 43 graduates a year
James Madison University graduates in mathematics earn 8% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 27% of one year’s pay at that point.
How James Madison 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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| 112 | University of Minnesota-Duluth Duluth, MN | $75,633 | $72,246 | #130 | $55,482 |
| 113 | University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA | $75,462 | $69,409 | #163 | $37,610 |
| 114 | Illinois State University Normal, IL | $75,318 | $73,999 | #117 | $52,597 |
| 115 | James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA | $75,295 | $68,563 | #168 | $58,810 |
| 116 | University of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $75,222 | $85,174 | #57 | $39,211 |
| 117 | Bowling Green State University-Main Campus Bowling Green, OH | $74,705 | $79,721 | #81 | $46,678 |
| 118 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | $74,659 | $71,060 | #151 | $31,747 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do James Madison University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $58,810 one year after graduating and $75,295 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does James Madison University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, James Madison University ranks #115 by median pay four years after graduation, and #168 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at James Madison University worth it?
Its graduates earn 8% more 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.