Mathematics bachelor's degree programs in Massachusetts
Compare 16 reporting programs using the same federal field and bachelor's degree credential definition. Earnings are observed four years after completion.
Highest reported earnings in Massachusetts
Each bar uses the same field, credential, state and earnings year.
1Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyCambridge · $10,003 federal debt$174,9512Williams CollegeWilliamstown · $13,807 federal debt$134,3043Northeastern UniversityBoston · $21,750 federal debt$125,0844Amherst CollegeAmherst · $14,745 federal debt$124,3245Boston CollegeChestnut Hill · $18,025 federal debt$111,0726Bentley UniversityWaltham · $19,334 federal debt$101,9717College of the Holy CrossWorcester · $27,000 federal debt$96,9278Brandeis UniversityWaltham · $26,559 federal debt$85,6819Boston UniversityBoston · $19,750 federal debt$84,78410University of Massachusetts-AmherstAmherst · $23,250 federal debt$83,338
CAREER CONTEXT IN MA
What related occupations pay in Massachusetts
These are common occupational matches for this field, ranked by the strength of the federal education-to-occupation match.
11-9121Natural Sciences Managers
- State median wage
- $267,290
- Middle 50% wage range
- $214,550–$321,770
- State employment
- 10,590
- Projected growth
- +8.2%
- Annual openings
- 9,200
15-2021Mathematicians
- State median wage
- $104,190
- Middle 50% wage range
- $81,510–$104,600
- State employment
- 40
- Projected growth
- +0.6%
- Annual openings
- 100
25-1022Mathematical Science Teachers, Postsecondary
- State median wage
- $85,490
- Middle 50% wage range
- $68,350–$116,170
- State employment
- 1,880
- Projected growth
- +1.7%
- Annual openings
- 3,900
15-2051Data Scientists
- State median wage
- $131,750
- Middle 50% wage range
- $101,940–$166,180
- State employment
- 9,420
- Projected growth
- +34.6%
- Annual openings
- 24,800
15-2041Statisticians
- State median wage
- $96,710
- Middle 50% wage range
- $83,710–$136,140
- State employment
- 2,480
- Projected growth
- +11.0%
- Annual openings
- 1,900
25-2031Secondary School Teachers, Except Special and Career/Technical Education
- State median wage
- $95,260
- Middle 50% wage range
- $77,890–$102,530
- State employment
- 28,460
- Projected growth
- -0.2%
- Annual openings
- 63,500
Career wages and employment are BLS estimates for everyone working in each occupation in Massachusetts; they are not earnings or placement rates for graduates of these programs. Wage ranges show the distribution across workers, not an entry-to-experienced career path. Growth and annual openings are national 2025–35 projections. BLS reports openings in thousands; DegreeVerdict displays the corresponding job count. These figures provide labor-market context and are not used in DegreeVerdict payoff or ROI calculations.
ALL REPORTING PROGRAMS
Compare every available outcome
Sorted by observed year-4 earnings. Open a row for its exact college-and-degree profile.
| # | College | City | Median year-4 earnings | Median federal debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge | $174,951 | $10,003 |
| 2 | Williams College | Williamstown | $134,304 | $13,807 |
| 3 | Northeastern University | Boston | $125,084 | $21,750 |
| 4 | Amherst College | Amherst | $124,324 | $14,745 |
| 5 | Boston College | Chestnut Hill | $111,072 | $18,025 |
| 6 | Bentley University | Waltham | $101,971 | $19,334 |
| 7 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | $96,927 | $27,000 |
| 8 | Brandeis University | Waltham | $85,681 | $26,559 |
| 9 | Boston University | Boston | $84,784 | $19,750 |
| 10 | University of Massachusetts-Amherst | Amherst | $83,338 | $23,250 |
| 11 | University of Massachusetts-Lowell | Lowell | $72,826 | $25,539 |
| 12 | Framingham State University | Framingham | $66,170 | Not available |
| 13 | Salem State University | Salem | $61,259 | Not available |
| 14 | Worcester State University | Worcester | $57,434 | $27,000 |
| 15 | Westfield State University | Westfield | $54,980 | Not available |
| 16 | Bridgewater State University | Bridgewater | $54,709 | $27,000 |
This is an observed-outcomes comparison, not a universal quality ranking. Missing and privacy-suppressed programs are excluded.
A quick read on Mathematics in Massachusetts
What do Mathematics bachelor's degree graduates earn in Massachusetts?
Across 16 reporting programs, the median observed earnings figure is $84,784 four years after completion.
How much federal debt is reported for these programs?
The median is $21,750 among the 13 programs reporting federal debt.
Which Massachusetts colleges report the highest earnings for this degree?
The table compares the same federal field, credential and earnings year. Massachusetts Institute of Technology has the highest reported figure among the programs shown.