Mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 23 graduates a year
Virginia Commonwealth University graduates in mathematics earn 2% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 38% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Commonwealth 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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| 167 | Georgia State University Atlanta, GA | $68,916 | $71,342 | #147 | $43,315 |
| 168 | California State University-Dominguez Hills Carson, CA | $68,900 | $62,694 | #219 | $37,568 |
| 169 | Monmouth University West Long Branch, NJ | $68,774 | $60,362 | #243 | $51,980 |
| 170 | Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA | $68,457 | $62,336 | #223 | $43,784 |
| 171 | Southern New Hampshire University Manchester, NH | $68,414 | $63,016 | #216 | $51,396 |
| 172 | Montclair State University Montclair, NJ | $68,371 | $60,008 | #246 | $50,810 |
| 173 | University of Connecticut Storrs, CT | $68,325 | $61,514 | #229 | $53,284 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Commonwealth University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $43,784 one year after graduating and $68,457 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Commonwealth University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Virginia Commonwealth University ranks #170 by median pay four years after graduation, and #223 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Virginia Commonwealth University worth it?
Its graduates earn 2% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $25,750.
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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.