Mathematics at West Virginia University
Morgantown, WV · Bachelor's Degree · about 21 graduates a year
West Virginia University graduates in mathematics earn 11% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How West Virginia 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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| 102 | Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA | $77,336 | $78,651 | #87 | $59,629 |
| 103 | Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington, PA | $77,336 | $78,651 | #88 | $59,629 |
| 104 | West Virginia University Institute of Technology Beckley, WV | $77,144 | $91,266 | #36 | — |
| 105 | West Virginia University Morgantown, WV | $77,144 | $91,266 | #37 | — |
| 106 | University of Cincinnati-Main Campus Cincinnati, OH | $76,667 | $81,815 | #73 | $48,914 |
| 107 | Marquette University Milwaukee, WI | $76,620 | $79,727 | #80 | $47,141 |
| 108 | Kent State University at Stark North Canton, OH | $76,336 | $81,462 | #75 | $54,367 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do West Virginia University mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn $77,144 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does West Virginia University rank for mathematics?
Among 309 colleges reporting earnings for mathematics graduates, West Virginia University ranks #105 by median pay four years after graduation, and #37 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is mathematics at West Virginia University worth it?
Its graduates earn 11% more than the national median for mathematics ($69,562).
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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.