Applied Mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Troy, NY · Master's Degree · about 28 graduates a year
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduates in applied mathematics earn 1% less than the national median for the same major four years after graduating.
How Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Compares for Applied Mathematics
All 17 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 | Vanderbilt University Nashville, TN | $216,406 | $236,400 | #1 | $134,475 |
| 2 | University of Washington-Seattle Campus Seattle, WA | $149,209 | $137,240 | #4 | $98,796 |
| 3 | Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX | $144,761 | $147,179 | #3 | $80,690 |
| 4 | Johns Hopkins University Baltimore, MD | $144,429 | $126,753 | #6 | $121,262 |
| 5 | North Carolina State University at Raleigh Raleigh, NC | $141,131 | $151,454 | #2 | — |
| 6 | Stevens Institute of Technology Hoboken, NJ | $134,886 | $118,387 | #7 | $84,983 |
| 7 | The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX | $132,383 | $134,595 | #5 | $73,814 |
| 8 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Minneapolis, MN | $123,369 | $117,844 | #8 | — |
| 9 | The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX | $115,629 | $117,561 | #9 | $82,241 |
| 10 | Stony Brook University Stony Brook, NY | $115,518 | $109,949 | #11 | $83,112 |
| 11 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Troy, NY | $114,450 | $108,933 | #12 | $76,974 |
| 12 | Ohio State University-Main Campus Columbus, OH | $107,934 | $115,182 | #10 | $74,389 |
| 13 | University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA | $106,697 | $97,087 | #16 | $84,685 |
| 14 | DePaul University Chicago, IL | $101,965 | $100,180 | #14 | $81,728 |
Other Majors at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by Graduate Pay
| Major | 4 yrs after | 1 yr after | Rank in major |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | $200,027 | $125,338 | #6 of 48 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | $112,190 | $90,498 | #71 of 92 |
| Mechanical Engineering | $107,173 | $85,723 | #64 of 83 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $104,117 | $87,386 | #303 of 861 |
| Civil Engineering | — | $76,280 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $76,974 one year after graduating and $114,450 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute rank for applied mathematics?
Among 17 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranks #11 by median pay four years after graduation, and #12 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute worth it?
Its graduates earn 1% less than the national median for applied mathematics ($116,060).
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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.