Bachelor's+46% vs national median52 grads tracked
Mathematics at Washington and Lee University
Ranked 7th of 327 bachelor's programs in Mathematics by 5-year earnings.
Median · 1 year out
$43,347
middle 50%: $27,582 – $71,899
Median · 5 years out
$101,595
middle 50%: $74,872 – $156,805
Median · 10 years out
$138,999
middle 50%: $94,389 – $215,146
Salary trajectory
Median earnings vs the national median for Mathematics (bachelor's) graduates.
This program (median)National median, same major & degreeMiddle 50% of graduates
Mathematics bachelor's graduates from Washington and Lee University start with a $43,347 median salary. Earnings rise to $101,595 by year five and $138,999 by year ten.
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
5 yrs
≈ $6,086 total interest
Same major at other universities
Georgia Institute of Technology
$131,944 · 5 yrs out
University of Virginia
$110,293 · 5 yrs out
University of Richmond
$106,266 · 5 yrs out
Connecticut College
$105,332 · 5 yrs out
Colorado School of Mines
$103,997 · 5 yrs out
Randolph - Macon College
$103,997 · 5 yrs out
University of Michigan
$100,305 · 5 yrs out
College of William & Mary
$100,132 · 5 yrs out
Macalester College
$99,879 · 5 yrs out
CUNY Bernard M. Baruch College
$98,659 · 5 yrs out
Providence College
$98,392 · 5 yrs out
Carleton College
$93,589 · 5 yrs out
Other majors at Washington and Lee University
Legal Professions and Studies (Doctorate)
$120,727 · 5 yrs out
Law (Doctorate)
$120,727 · 5 yrs out
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (Bachelor's)
$117,024 · 5 yrs out
Computer Science (Bachelor's)
$117,024 · 5 yrs out
Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's)
$111,605 · 5 yrs out
Economics (Bachelor's)
$108,900 · 5 yrs out
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (Bachelor's)
$107,690 · 5 yrs out
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's)
$104,558 · 5 yrs out
Mathematics and Statistics (Bachelor's)
$101,595 · 5 yrs out
Social Sciences (Bachelor's)
$88,696 · 5 yrs out
Political Science and Government (Bachelor's)
$80,325 · 5 yrs out
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs (Bachelor's)
$73,883 · 5 yrs out