Bachelor's-5% vs national median160 grads tracked
Mathematics at Missouri State University
Ranked 145th of 327 bachelor's programs in Mathematics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$40,342
middle 50%: $29,502 – $60,219
Median · 5 years out
$66,251
middle 50%: $45,922 – $91,235
Median · 10 years out
$92,587
middle 50%: $64,798 – $127,888
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Graduates see a median salary of $40k in year one. Earnings reach $93k after ten years.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PSEO, release V4.13.0 2025Q4. Earnings are for graduates working in covered states; figures are medians in nominal dollars.
Will the degree pay for itself?
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Assumes a 6.5% APR loan and this program's median salary trajectory (interpolated between years 1, 5 and 10).
Paid off in
6.5 yrs
≈ $7,760 total interest
Same major at other universities
Northern Arizona University
$66,690 · 5 yrs out
Kent State University
$66,665 · 5 yrs out
SUNY Cortland
$66,619 · 5 yrs out
Dominican University
$66,562 · 5 yrs out
Lewis University
$66,358 · 5 yrs out
Millikin University
$66,273 · 5 yrs out
Southern Connecticut State University
$66,205 · 5 yrs out
University of Mary Washington
$66,144 · 5 yrs out
Valparaiso University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Oklahoma State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Texas State University
$65,986 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Missouri State University
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$104,078 · 5 yrs out
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art (Master's)
$102,715 · 5 yrs out
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians (Master's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$94,668 · 5 yrs out
Construction Management (Bachelor's)
$86,597 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$86,367 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$86,086 · 5 yrs out
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services (Doctorate)
$84,962 · 5 yrs out
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions (Doctorate)
$83,858 · 5 yrs out
Health Professions and Related Programs (Doctorate)
$83,557 · 5 yrs out
Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's)
$79,076 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Master's)
$77,706 · 5 yrs out