# Georgia State University: Mathematics (bachelor's)

Atlanta, GA. IPEDS 139940, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/georgia-state-university/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $43,315
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $68,916 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $19,544 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in GA: 5 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the GA median for this major (8 colleges, $71,068): -$2,152
- Versus the U.S. median: -$1,341

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.45 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $68,916 minus $33,516 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in GA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,787 | $61,352 | 1.7 years |
| 30-48k | $14,430 | $64,214 | 1.8 years |
| 48-75k | $16,656 | $74,119 | 2.1 years |
| 75-110k | $19,390 | $86,286 | 2.4 years |
| 110k+ | $20,305 | $90,357 | 2.6 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Mathematics at GA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | $122,099 | not reported | $12,116 | 94% |
| Spelman College | $94,634 | not reported | $38,967 | 79% |
| Kennesaw State University | $79,833 | not reported | $15,048 | 52% |
| University of North Georgia | $73,220 | $22,750 | $9,823 | 37% |
| Georgia State University | $68,916 | $19,544 | $15,931 | 53% |
| Georgia College & State University | $67,340 | not reported | $20,686 | 64% |
| University of Georgia | $65,436 | $20,645 | $13,936 | 90% |
| Georgia Southern University | $59,424 | $24,650 | $15,267 | 55% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $77,210 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $75,480 GA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $108,940 Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, $104,340 GA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage not reported Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA, not reported GA, $167,220 U.S.; U.S. jobs 8.2% by 2035

## Sources and years
- Earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars; debt: NSLDS pooled AY2018-19, AY2019-20 cohort

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