# Whitworth University: Mathematics (bachelor's)

Spokane, WA. IPEDS 237066, CIP 27.01. Page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/whitworth-university/majors/mathematics

## Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings 1 year after graduating: $51,950
- Median earnings 4 years after graduating: $73,097 (U.S. median for this major: $70,257 across 309 colleges)
- Median federal loan debt: $27,000 (U.S. median $21,589)
- Rank in WA: 6 of 8 colleges by 4-year earnings
- Versus the WA median for this major (8 colleges, $76,759): -$3,662
- Versus the U.S. median: +$2,840

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
School-wide net price x 4.15 years (average time graduates took). Earnings gain = $73,097 minus $40,219 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in WA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $16,788 | $69,670 | 2.1 years |
| 30-48k | $18,242 | $75,704 | 2.3 years |
| 48-75k | $20,358 | $84,486 | 2.6 years |
| 75-110k | $26,525 | $110,079 | 3.3 years |
| 110k+ | $34,641 | $143,760 | 4.4 years |

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

## Mathematics at WA colleges
| College | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt | Avg. net price | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Washington-Seattle Campus | $100,127 | $15,501 | $14,091 | 85% |
| University of Washington-Bothell Campus | $100,127 | $15,501 | $12,319 | 65% |
| Seattle University | $80,592 | $23,281 | $34,662 | 76% |
| Pacific Lutheran University | $78,056 | $20,427 | $19,589 | 69% |
| University of Puget Sound | $75,462 | $22,000 | $38,394 | 68% |
| Whitworth University | $73,097 | $27,000 | $26,534 | 71% |
| Gonzaga University | $59,723 | not reported | $35,119 | 86% |
| Western Washington University | $54,234 | $21,498 | $21,193 | 65% |

## Careers
- Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education (SOC 25-2031): median wage $99,410 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $102,670 WA, $72,040 U.S.; U.S. jobs -0.2% by 2035
- Data Scientists (SOC 15-2051): median wage $117,250 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $163,350 WA, $120,230 U.S.; U.S. jobs 34.6% by 2035
- Natural Sciences Managers (SOC 11-9121): median wage $130,640 Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA, $182,480 WA, $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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