# Michigan State University: Mathematics (bachelor's)

East Lansing, MI. IPEDS 171100, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/michigan-state-university/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $47,951
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $72,226 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $21,500 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in MI: 3 of 7 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the MI median for this major (7 colleges, $64,547): +$7,679
- Versus the U.S. median: +$1,969

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.24 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $72,226 minus $33,411 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MI (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $7,068 | $29,968 | under 1 year |
| 30-48k | $10,830 | $45,919 | 1.2 years |
| 48-75k | $16,521 | $70,049 | 1.8 years |
| 75-110k | $22,703 | $96,261 | 2.5 years |
| 110k+ | $28,546 | $121,035 | 3.1 years |

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

## Mathematics at MI colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan-Ann Arbor | $109,146 | $21,589 | $13,138 | 93% |
| Michigan Technological University | $73,271 | $23,250 | $14,182 | 68% |
| Michigan State University | $72,226 | $21,500 | $19,680 | 81% |
| Wayne State University | $64,547 | $27,000 | $12,766 | 58% |
| Oakland University | $57,531 | not reported | $9,120 | 58% |
| Central Michigan University | $54,265 | not reported | $17,597 | 59% |
| Grand Valley State University | $51,753 | $27,000 | $16,317 | 67% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $63,900 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $66,030 MI, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $87,160 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $100,590 MI, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $109,280 Lansing-East Lansing, MI, $129,070 MI, $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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