Applied Mathematics at Colorado School of Mines
Golden, CO · Bachelor's Degree · about 32 graduates a year
Colorado School of Mines graduates in applied mathematics earn 7% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating. Their median federal debt equals about 22% of one year’s pay at that point.
How Colorado School of Mines 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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| 16 | University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $103,887 | $94,530 | #17 | $61,188 |
| 17 | University at Albany Albany, NY | $103,659 | $98,662 | #11 | $65,604 |
| 18 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $101,094 | $91,989 | #23 | $71,622 |
| 19 | Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO | $98,190 | $91,827 | #24 | $50,398 |
| 20 | University of Pittsburgh-Bradford Bradford, PA | $95,719 | $97,347 | #12 | $58,358 |
| 21 | University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg Greensburg, PA | $95,719 | $97,347 | #13 | $58,358 |
| 22 | University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus Pittsburgh, PA | $95,719 | $97,347 | #14 | $58,358 |
Other Majors at Colorado School of Mines by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $127,217 | $86,268 | #58 of 349 |
| Petroleum Engineering | $116,691 | $77,400 | #5 of 19 |
| Mining and Mineral Engineering | $109,695 | $83,309 | #2 of 7 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | $106,012 | $80,815 | #53 of 258 |
| Engineering Physics | $97,497 | $72,858 | #2 of 10 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $97,087 | $74,145 | #65 of 318 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | $95,142 | $56,529 | #57 of 118 |
| Metallurgical Engineering | $94,902 | $78,984 | — |
| Chemical Engineering | $94,598 | $68,318 | #96 of 158 |
| Civil Engineering | $94,228 | $70,301 | #24 of 233 |
| Geological/Geophysical Engineering | $88,484 | $68,694 | #2 of 7 |
| Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering | $87,278 | $69,102 | #8 of 46 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Colorado School of Mines applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $50,398 one year after graduating and $98,190 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Colorado School of Mines rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Colorado School of Mines ranks #19 by median pay four years after graduation, and #24 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Colorado School of Mines worth it?
Its graduates earn 7% more than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532), and the median federal debt at graduation is $21,500.
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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.