Mathematics
Bachelor's degree · Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona · Altoona, PA
How this program compares
Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona earn a median of $59,629 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 $23,875, about 40% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.
Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other Pennsylvania schools
| College | Earnings (1 yr) | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Villanova University Villanova | $75,481 | $25,000 |
| Swarthmore College Swarthmore | $72,656 | — |
| Drexel University Philadelphia | $70,313 | $30,899 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Abington Abington | $59,629 | $23,875 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park | $59,629 | $23,875 |
| Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College Erie | $59,629 | $23,875 |
| Temple University Philadelphia | $59,167 | $20,250 |
| Duquesne University Pittsburgh | $49,314 | $24,220 |
| East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania East Stroudsburg | $48,828 | — |
| Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania Shippensburg | $48,772 | $22,954 |
| Millersville University of Pennsylvania Millersville | $48,724 | $24,059 |
| Ursinus College Collegeville | $47,918 | — |
| Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Slippery Rock | $47,277 | $22,700 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Bloomsburg | $44,263 | $23,698 |
| Pennsylvania Western University California | $43,105 | — |
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Frequently asked questions
How much do Mathematics graduates from Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Altoona make?
The median salary is $59,629 one year after graduation and $85,203 after five years.
How much student debt do graduates have?
Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $23,875.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.