Applied Mathematics at Auburn University
Auburn, AL · Bachelor's Degree · about 20 graduates a year
Auburn University graduates in applied mathematics earn 9% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 23% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Auburn University Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 45 colleges reporting applied mathematics earnings at this degree level, ranked by median pay four years after graduation. “Wage-adjusted” divides pay by the square root of the state’s wage index so colleges in low-wage states aren’t penalized for local pay.
| # | College | 4 yrs after | Wage-adjusted | Adj. rank | 1 yr after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harvard University Cambridge, MA | $170,689 | $150,310 | #2 | $114,279 |
| 2 | Brown University Providence, RI | $157,822 | $155,439 | #1 | $99,193 |
| 3 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $156,419 | $137,287 | #4 | $97,700 |
| 4 | Northwestern University Evanston, IL | $148,740 | $146,136 | #3 | $94,684 |
| 5 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $120,495 | $128,586 | #6 | $82,523 |
| 6 | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC | $119,839 | $128,604 | #5 | $75,105 |
| 7 | University of California-Berkeley Berkeley, CA | $118,414 | $107,749 | #7 | $71,814 |
| 8 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, VA | $117,990 | $107,441 | #8 | $82,275 |
| 9 | University of California-Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA | $109,360 | $99,510 | #10 | $59,638 |
| 10 | Marist College Poughkeepsie, NY | $109,170 | $103,907 | #9 | — |
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| 24 | Bryant University Smithfield, RI | $86,595 | $85,287 | #27 | $64,954 |
| 25 | Texas A & M University-College Station College Station, TX | $85,792 | $87,225 | #26 | $57,787 |
| 26 | University of California-San Diego La Jolla, CA | $85,233 | $77,556 | #32 | $42,859 |
| 27 | Auburn University Auburn, AL | $83,741 | $95,053 | #16 | $60,671 |
| 28 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $82,200 | $78,237 | #30 | $44,972 |
| 29 | University of California-Merced Merced, CA | $82,156 | $74,757 | #33 | $39,138 |
| 30 | University of Portland Portland, OR | $77,908 | $78,367 | #29 | $53,917 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Auburn University applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $60,671 one year after graduating and $83,741 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Auburn University rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Auburn University ranks #27 by median pay four years after graduation, and #16 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Auburn University worth it?
Its graduates earn 9% less than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $19,000.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are medians for graduates who received federal aid and were working and not enrolled; programs with few graduates are not reported. Wage adjustment uses Census ACS state median household income.