Mathematics

Bachelor's degree · Vanderbilt University · Nashville, TN

CIP 27.01

$103,812Median earnings 1 year after graduating
$141,171Median earnings 4 years after
$140,068Median earnings 5 years after
$9,644Median federal debt
157Graduates per year

How this program compares

Graduates of the bachelor's degree program in Mathematics at Vanderbilt University earn a median of $103,812 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 $9,644, about 9% of first-year earnings – a manageable level by common guidelines.

Mathematics (Bachelor's degree) at other Tennessee schools

CollegeEarnings (1 yr)Median debt
University of Memphis
Memphis
$57,310$20,500
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro
$45,184—
The University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Knoxville
$39,043$25,000

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Frequently asked questions

How much do Mathematics graduates from Vanderbilt University make?

The median salary is $103,812 one year after graduation and $140,068 after five years.

How much student debt do graduates have?

Graduates who borrowed federal loans owe a median of $9,644.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release (Field of Study data). Earnings are for graduates who received federal financial aid.