Applied Mathematics at Washington State University
Pullman, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 49 graduates a year
Washington State University graduates in applied mathematics earn 23% less 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 Washington State University Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 45 colleges reporting applied 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 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $170,689 | $150,310 | #2 | $114,279 |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $157,822 | $155,439 | #1 | $99,193 |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $156,419 | $137,287 | #4 | $97,700 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $148,740 | $146,136 | #3 | $94,684 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $120,495 | $128,586 | #6 | $82,523 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $119,839 | $128,604 | #5 | $75,105 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $118,414 | $107,749 | #7 | $71,814 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $117,990 | $107,441 | #8 | $82,275 |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $109,360 | $99,510 | #10 | $59,638 |
| 10 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $109,170 | $103,907 | #9 | — |
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| 35 | American Public University System Charles Town, WV | $73,845 | $87,363 | #25 | $54,697 |
| 36 | Texas State University San Marcos, TX | $72,464 | $73,675 | #34 | $49,822 |
| 37 | Arizona State University Campus Immersion Tempe, AZ | $71,317 | $73,279 | #35 | $55,173 |
| 38 | Washington State University Pullman, WA | $70,085 | $64,463 | #40 | $27,626 |
| 39 | San Diego State University San Diego, CA | $69,606 | $63,337 | #42 | $42,856 |
| 40 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $68,359 | $62,876 | #43 | — |
| 41 | CUNY City College New York, NY | $66,754 | $63,536 | #41 | $28,702 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Washington State University applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $27,626 one year after graduating and $70,085 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Washington State University rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Washington State University ranks #38 by median pay four years after graduation, and #40 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Washington State University worth it?
Its graduates earn 23% less than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $16,139.
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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.