Associate's Degree
Mathematics at Western Carolina University
Cullowhee, North Carolina · See Mathematics nationally
Poor return
$-54,655 over 10 years
For graduates of Mathematics at Western Carolina University.
On these figures the cost and debt outweigh the earnings premium.
$34,802
Earnings 1 year out as of 2024
$43,145
Earnings 5 years out as of 2024
$26,000
Median debt as of 2024
$-54,655
10-year net gain as of 2024
Mathematics at other colleges
How the same major’s ROI compares elsewhere.
| # | College | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CUNY Bernard M Baruch College New York, NY | Associate's | $110,111 | — | +10,634% | Strong return |
| 2 | CUNY Hunter College New York, NY | Associate's | $80,498 | — | +5,848% | Strong return |
| 3 | CUNY Brooklyn College Brooklyn, NY | Associate's | $76,687 | — | +5,006% | Strong return |
| 4 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology Cambridge, MA | Associate's | $226,193 | $9,751 | +4,039% | Strong return |
| 5 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | Associate's | $159,954 | — | +3,892% | Strong return |
| 6 | University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Associate's | $146,679 | $12,000 | +2,882% | Strong return |
| 7 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | Associate's | $140,068 | $9,644 | +2,600% | Strong return |
| 8 | CUNY Queens College Queens, NY | Associate's | $74,200 | $8,298 | +2,458% | Strong return |
| 9 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | Associate's | $138,612 | $10,859 | +2,152% | Strong return |
| 10 | University of Florida Gainesville, FL | Associate's | $86,226 | $16,111 | +2,075% | Strong return |
Other majors at Western Carolina University
| Major | Credential | Earnings (5 yr) | Median debt | 10-yr ROI | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Associate's | $93,802 | $27,000 | +1,238% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Certificate | $120,469 | $36,847 | +1,032% | Strong return |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | Associate's | $85,272 | $26,000 | +1,015% | Strong return |
| Management Information Systems and Services | Associate's | $77,089 | $22,300 | +823% | Strong return |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | Associate's | $72,955 | $17,500 | +747% | Strong return |
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions | Master's | $77,275 | $69,085 | +523% | Strong return |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | Associate's | $66,644 | $25,250 | +504% | Strong return |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Certificate | $81,402 | $28,117 | +473% | Strong return |
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. ROI is computed by Degree Return — see how. Read the methodology. Data as of 2024.