Mathematics
Bachelor's degree · Boston University · Boston, MA
$64,604Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$84,784Median earnings 4 years after
$71,541Median earnings 5 years after
$19,250Median federal debt
128Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at Boston University earn a median of $64,604 one year after completing the program. Nationally, bachelor's degree graduates in this field earn a median of $69,562 four years after graduating (middle half: $49,058–$97,414). Median debt is $19,250, about 30% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other Massachusetts schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Tufts University Medford | $110,512 | $17,750 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge | $109,288 | $9,751 |
| Amherst College Amherst | $78,500 | $13,900 |
| Northeastern University Boston | $76,392 | $21,750 |
| Bentley University Waltham | $74,737 | $19,334 |
| Boston College Chestnut Hill | $74,144 | $18,000 |
| College of the Holy Cross Worcester | $61,761 | $27,000 |
| Williams College Williamstown | $55,193 | $13,807 |
| University of Massachusetts-Lowell Lowell | $49,571 | $23,735 |
| Bridgewater State University Bridgewater | $48,457 | $25,000 |
| Westfield State University Westfield | $47,922 | — |
| Worcester State University Worcester | $43,169 | $23,750 |
| University of Massachusetts-Amherst Amherst | $42,682 | $21,000 |
| Assumption University Worcester | $41,695 | $27,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mathematics graduates from Boston University make?
The median salary is $64,604 one year after graduation and $71,541 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $19,250.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.