Mathematics
Bachelor's degree · Cornell University · Ithaca, NY
$87,251Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$134,455Median earnings 4 years after
$162,763Median earnings 5 years after
$13,500Median federal debt
103Graduates per year
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at Cornell University earn a median of $87,251 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 $13,500, about 15% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other New York schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy | $80,196 | $23,250 |
| Fordham University Bronx | $73,204 | $27,000 |
| New York University New York | $58,481 | $19,500 |
| St Lawrence University Canton | $58,047 | $25,000 |
| Hamilton College Clinton | $53,698 | $16,275 |
| Syracuse University Syracuse | $53,223 | $27,000 |
| Vassar College Poughkeepsie | $52,085 | $19,000 |
| CUNY Hunter College New York | $48,918 | — |
| Binghamton University Vestal | $47,822 | $19,250 |
| University at Buffalo Buffalo | $46,016 | $17,843 |
| University at Albany Albany | $45,744 | $21,531 |
| University of Rochester Rochester | $45,426 | $22,000 |
| SUNY College at Geneseo Geneseo | $43,803 | $19,500 |
| CUNY Lehman College Bronx | $40,886 | $15,745 |
| Stony Brook University Stony Brook | $36,784 | $19,750 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mathematics graduates from Cornell University make?
The median salary is $87,251 one year after graduation and $162,763 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $13,500.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.