Mathematics at William & Mary
Williamsburg, VA · Bachelor's Degree · about 48 graduates a year
William & Mary graduates in mathematics earn 25% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How William & Mary 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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| 51 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $88,434 | $89,911 | #40 | $60,011 |
| 52 | Occidental College Los Angeles, CA | $88,080 | $80,147 | #79 | — |
| 53 | St Olaf College Northfield, MN | $87,691 | $83,764 | #63 | $58,825 |
| 54 | William & Mary Williamsburg, VA | $87,170 | $79,376 | #82 | $60,494 |
| 55 | The College of Wooster Wooster, OH | $86,578 | $92,392 | #32 | — |
| 56 | Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN | $86,446 | $82,574 | #69 | $54,387 |
| 57 | Hofstra University Hempstead, NY | $86,077 | $81,927 | #70 | — |
Other Majors at William & Mary by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,851 | $84,956 | #55 of 349 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $111,366 | $75,038 | #14 of 1176 |
| Economics | $105,467 | $65,603 | #53 of 368 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | $91,065 | $47,270 | #7 of 118 |
| Sociology | $87,655 | — | #2 of 462 |
| Chemistry | $78,270 | $35,130 | #29 of 209 |
| Physics | $77,863 | — | #55 of 107 |
| Philosophy | $75,423 | — | #5 of 86 |
| Political Science and Government | $72,173 | $41,317 | #102 of 565 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | $70,523 | $38,590 | #25 of 207 |
| Public Policy Analysis | $69,118 | $36,703 | #19 of 34 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $68,992 | $27,114 | #31 of 610 |
| Area Studies | $68,909 | $53,779 | #12 of 70 |
| History | $63,632 | $31,595 | #39 of 459 |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | $60,177 | $40,260 | #74 of 225 |
| Psychology | $59,226 | $36,818 | #110 of 1027 |
| English Language and Literature | $57,616 | $40,697 | #90 of 576 |
| Neurobiology and Neurosciences | $52,161 | $34,496 | #61 of 67 |
| Biology | $49,644 | $29,851 | #696 of 841 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | — | $29,752 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do William & Mary mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,494 one year after graduating and $87,170 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does William & Mary rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, William & Mary ranks #54 by median pay four years after graduation, and #82 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at William & Mary worth it?
Its graduates earn 25% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $20,000.
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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.