Mathematics at Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA · Bachelor's Degree · about 16 graduates a year
Western Washington University graduates in mathematics earn 22% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 36% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Western Washington 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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| 285 | College of Charleston Charleston, SC | $54,942 | $60,922 | #236 | — |
| 286 | Bridgewater State University Bridgewater, MA | $54,709 | $48,177 | #305 | $48,457 |
| 287 | Central Michigan University Mount Pleasant, MI | $54,265 | $57,216 | #272 | — |
| 288 | Western Washington University Bellingham, WA | $54,234 | $49,884 | #300 | $22,953 |
| 289 | Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ | $54,149 | $55,639 | #279 | $49,588 |
| 290 | University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA | $54,004 | $62,514 | #222 | $42,475 |
| 291 | Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK | $53,978 | $60,604 | #239 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Western Washington University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $22,953 one year after graduating and $54,234 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Western Washington University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, Western Washington University ranks #288 by median pay four years after graduation, and #300 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at Western Washington University worth it?
Its graduates earn 22% less than the national median for mathematics ($69,562), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,781.
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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.