Applied Mathematics at Northwestern University
Evanston, IL · Bachelor's Degree · about 45 graduates a year
Northwestern University graduates in applied mathematics earn 63% more than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Northwestern 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Northwestern University applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $94,684 one year after graduating and $148,740 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Northwestern University rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Northwestern University ranks #4 by median pay four years after graduation, and #3 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Northwestern University worth it?
Its graduates earn 63% more than the national median for applied mathematics ($91,532).
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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.