Mathematics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Blacksburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 74 graduates a year
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University graduates in mathematics earn 3% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 33% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State 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 |
| … | |||||
| 178 | Portland State University Portland, OR | $68,280 | $68,682 | #166 | $37,427 |
| 179 | Florida State University Tallahassee, FL | $68,131 | $72,517 | #129 | $49,919 |
| 180 | St. Joseph's University-New York Brooklyn, NY | $67,968 | $64,691 | #203 | $34,531 |
| 181 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $67,763 | $61,704 | #226 | $55,731 |
| 182 | Ohio University-Eastern Campus Saint Clairsville, OH | $67,562 | $72,099 | #132 | — |
| 183 | Ohio University-Chillicothe Campus Chillicothe, OH | $67,562 | $72,099 | #133 | — |
| 184 | Ohio University-Southern Campus Ironton, OH | $67,562 | $72,099 | #134 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $55,731 one year after graduating and $67,763 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranks #181 by median pay four years after graduation, and #226 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 3% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $22,375.
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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.