Applied Mathematics at Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY · Bachelor's Degree · about 341 graduates a year
Stony Brook University graduates in applied mathematics earn 10% 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 Stony Brook 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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| 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 |
| 31 | Robert Morris University Moon Township, PA | $76,610 | $77,913 | #31 | $62,328 |
Other Applied Mathematics Credentials at Stony Brook University
| Credential | 1 yr after | 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $83,112 | $115,518 | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much do Stony Brook University applied mathematics graduates make?
Graduates earn a median $44,972 one year after graduating and $82,200 four years after graduating. Figures are from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
How does Stony Brook University rank for applied mathematics?
Among 45 colleges reporting earnings for applied mathematics graduates, Stony Brook University ranks #28 by median pay four years after graduation, and #30 after adjusting for state wage levels.
Is applied mathematics at Stony Brook University worth it?
Its graduates earn 10% 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.